Harrison Ludington

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Harrison Ludington (July 30, 1812June 17, 1891) was an American Republican politician who served as the 13th governor of Wisconsin and a mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Ludington was born in Dutchess County, New York, and moved to Milwaukee in 1838 and became involved in the lumber business in 1851. He served two terms as a Milwaukee alderman, three terms as Milwaukee's mayor, and one term as Wisconsin's governor. He is buried at Forest Home Cemetery in Milwaukee.

Preceded by:
Joseph Phillips
Mayor of Milwaukee
1871 – 1872
Succeeded by:
David G. Hecker
Preceded by:
David G. Hecker
Mayor of Milwaukee
1873 – 1876
Succeeded by:
Ammi R. Butler
Preceded by:
William R. Taylor
Governor of Wisconsin
1876 – 1878
Succeeded by:
William E. Smith