John W. DeGroff

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John W. DeGroff (October 12, 1843 – December 26, 1895) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and the Wisconsin State Senate.

Biography

DeGroff was born on October 12, 1843 in Mentz, New York.[1][2] He moved to Juneau, Wisconsin in 1848 and to Alma, Wisconsin in 1858. During the American Civil War, DeGroff served in the 25th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment of the Union Army. He took part in the Battle of Atlanta and Sherman's March to the Sea.[1] He died of heart disease on December 26th, 1895.[1]

DeGroff edited the Buffalo County Journal and the Marshfield Times. Additionally, he was a deputy state factory inspector at the time of his death.[1]

Career

DeGroff was elected to the Assembly in 1879. In 1886, he was elected to the Senate representing the 29th District.[3] He remained a member until 1891. Additionally, he was president of Alma and Clerk of Buffalo County, Wisconsin, as well as chairman of the Buffalo County Board. DeGroff was a Republican.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Death of John W. DeGroff". The Centralia Enterprise and Tribune. December 28, 1895. p. 2. Retrieved November 16, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ↑ "Biographical Sketches." (PDF). Wisconsin Blue Book 1879. Retrieved 2013-10-13.
  3. ↑ JOURNAL OF THE SENATE. JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS. Retrieved 2013-10-13.
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