George Grimm

George Grimm (September 11, 1859 – October 19, 1945) was an American judge, lawyer, and politician. He was a Wisconsin Circuit Court Judge for 30 years and served one term in the Wisconsin State Assembly

The Honorable George Grimm
Wisconsin Circuit Court Judge for the 12th Circuit
In office January 1, 1907 – January 1, 1937
Preceded by	Benjamin F. Dunwiddle
Succeeded by	Jesse Earle
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Jefferson 2nd district
In office January 1, 1887 – January 1, 1889
Preceded by	Samuel A. Craig
Succeeded by	Mark Curtis
Personal details
Born	September 11, 1859 Jefferson, Wisconsin
Died	October 19, 1945 (aged 86) Jefferson, Wisconsin
Cause of death	Stroke
Resting place	Union Cemetery Jefferson, Wisconsin
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Mariette Bullock (died 1944)
Children	Meta M. (Lacey) ^(b. 1887; died 1976)
Mother	Anna (Thoma) Grimm
Father	Adam Grimm
Education	Northwestern College University of Michigan Law School

Biography

Grimm was born in Jefferson, Jefferson County, Wisconsin. He went to Jefferson Liberal Institute and to Northwestern College in Watertown, Wisconsin. In 1879, Grimm received his law degree from University of Michigan Law School and was admitted to the Wisconsin bar. He practiced law in Jefferson, Wisconsin and was involved with farming and beekeeping. Grimm served in the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1887 and was a Republican. Grimm served as a Wisconsin Circuit Court judge for Jefferson County from 1907 to 1937. Grimm died from a stroke at his home in Jefferson, Wisconsin.[1][2]

Notes

1. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1887,' Biographical Sketch of George Grimm,' pg. 500
2. 'George Grimm, Former Circuit Court Judge, Dies at 86.' Janesville Daily Gazette, October 19, 1945, pg. 1, 8

External links

• George Grimm at Find a Grave