Adam Schantz

Adam Schantz was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and the Wisconsin State Senate.

Biography

Schantz was born on October 9, 1819 in Bavaria, Germany.[1] He moved with his family to the United States in 1828, settling in Oneida County, New York. After living for a time in Oswego County, New York, the family moved to Washington County, Wisconsin in 1846. Schantz later lived in Addison, Wisconsin and Oak Grove, Dodge County, Wisconsin. In 1848, he married Catharine Schwartz, who was also a native of Bavaria. They would have four children.

Career

Schantz was elected Justice of the Peace of Hartford, Wisconsin in 1846 and Register of Deeds of Washington County in 1852. He served two terms in the Assembly before serving in the Senate from 1868 to 1874. Schantz was a Democrat.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "WI Bio - Dodge Co - Schantz, Adam". History of Dodge County, Wisconsin. Retrieved 2011-12-11.
  2. ↑ "Adam Schantz". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2011-12-11.