George M. Frohmader (August 7, 1861 – September 19, 1948) was an American merchant and politician.
Born in the community of
Rome
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, founder = King Romulus (legendary)
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,
Jefferson County, Wisconsin
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, Frohmader went to Mauston High School to
Mauston, Wisconsin
Mauston is a city in and the county seat of Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 4,347 as of the 2020 census. It is approximately 70 miles northwest from the state capital, Madison.
History
Mauston was founded by Milton ...
and lived on a farm. He taught school and worked at a general store. Frohmader owned a general merchandise business in
Camp Douglas, Wisconsin
Camp Douglas is a village in Juneau County, Wisconsin, Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 601 at the 2010 United States Census, 2010 census. Camp Douglas is home to Volk Field Air National Guard Base.
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Camp Douglas ...
. He served as president of the village of Camp Douglas, on the school board, and on the Juneau County Board of Supervisors. Frohmader was a
Republican
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* An advocate of a republic, a type of government that is not a monarchy or dictatorship, and is usually associated with the rule of law.
** Republicanism, the ideology in support of republics or agains ...
and served as postmaster for Camp Douglas. In 1917 and 1919, Frohmader served in the
Wisconsin State Assembly
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Representatives are elected for two-year terms, ...
. He died at his home in Camp Douglas, Wisconsin.
['George Frohmader-obituary,' Wisconsin State Journal, September 21, 1948, pg. 4]
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1861 births
1948 deaths
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