August F. Marquardt (January 8, 1850 – January 17, 1920) was an American businessman and politician. Born in Bandekow, Pomerania,

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, Marquardt emgranted with his family to the

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in 1866 and settled in Wausau, Wisconsin. Marquardt was in the logging and lumber business. He was also in the banking business. In 1883, Marquardt was elected to the Wausau Common Council. He also served on the city park and water commissions. In 1900, he was elected Sheriff of Marathon County, Wisconsin and was a Republican. From 1905 to 1909, he served in the

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. He died at his home in Wausau on January 17, 1920.

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1850 births 1920 deaths Prussian emigrants to the United States Politicians from Wausau, Wisconsin Businesspeople from Wisconsin Wisconsin city council members Wisconsin sheriffs Republican Party members of the Wisconsin State Assembly {{Wisconsin-WIAssembly-Republican-1850s-stub