Fred A. Dennett (May 19, 1849 – May 11, 1920) was an American politician and businessman. Born in Greenville

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, Dennett moved with his family and settled in

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and then

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. He was educated in the public schools in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin and at Bryant, Stratton, & Spencer Commercial College in

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. He was involved in the manufacturing industry including reapers, mowers, and furniture. Dennett started the Wisconsin Chair Company in 1888, in 1888. He also served as a clerk in both houses of the

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. At the time of his death, Dennett was head of the United Photographs Corporation, From 1897 to 1901, Dennett served in the

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and was a

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. From 1903 to 1905, Denning also served as Mayor of Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Dennett died suddenly in

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.'Sudden Demise of Mr. Fred A. Dennett Shocks Community,' The Sheboygan Press, May 12, 1920, pg. 1

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1849 births 1920 deaths People from Greenville, Maine People from Ozaukee County, Wisconsin Businesspeople from Wisconsin Mayors of Sheboygan, Wisconsin Republican Party Wisconsin state senators People from Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin {{Wisconsin-WISenate-stub