Isaac P. Witter (May 11, 1873 – September 26, 1942) was a member of the

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Biography

Witter was born on May 11, 1873, in

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. He attended the

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and married Charlotte L. Gibson, the daughter of an Episcopal

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, in 1900. They had one son. Witter was a member of the

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. Witter went to

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and worked at the Bank of Grand Rapids, which he became president of. Witter was also involved with the Consolidated Water & Power Company. Witter died in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, on September 26, 1942.

Political career

Witter was a member of the Senate during the 1917 and 1919 sessions. Additionally, he was a school board member. He was a

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References

External links

The Political Graveyard
* People from Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin Businesspeople from Wisconsin School board members in Wisconsin Republican Party Wisconsin state senators University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni American bank presidents 1873 births 1942 deaths {{Wisconsin-WISenate-stub