Burley Follett was the 4th and 8th mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Biography

Follett was born on December 30, 1806, in

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. In 1822, he moved to

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. Follett first came to

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to deliver supplies to the garrisons of Fort Howard and

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. He took up permanent residence in Green Bay following the

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. Follett married Elizabeth Arndt Ward, with whom he had eleven children. They lived for a time in

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. After their return to Green Bay, Follett worked in the employment of Frank B. Desnoyers, who would also become Mayor of Green Bay. Follett died on February 21, 1877, following a stroke.

Political career

Follett was mayor in 1858 and 1863. Previously, he had been register of deeds and treasurer of Green Bay, as well as an alderman.

References

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