William C. Rauschenberger

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William C. Rauschenberger (December 6, 18551918) was a Republican politician who served as mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Rauschenberger was born in Soldin, Prussia, to John and Amalie Rauschenberger in 1855; they moved to Wisconsin in 1860. William Rauschenberger held a number of offices in Milwaukee, including alderman, school commissioner, president of the school board, and president of the Common Council. He was elected mayor in 1896 and served a two-year term.

As Common Council President, he dedicated the finished Milwaukee City Hall.[1]

Preceded by
John C. Koch
Mayor of Milwaukee
1896–1898
Succeeded by
David S. Rose

[edit] References

  • Men of Progress, Wisconsin. 1897, pages 52-53. Retrieved 06 May 29 from [2]