Herman Schroeder

Herman Schroeder was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

For the chemical engineer, see Herman E. Schroeder.

Biography

Schroeder was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in July 1868, sources have differed on the exact date. Later that year, he moved with his parents to Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. There, he became a farmer.[1] In 1893, Schroeder married Wilhelmina Neumann.[2] They had four children. Schroeder was sentenced to prison in 1930 because of counterfeiting.[3][4]

Political career

Schroeder was elected to the Assembly in 1916 and 1918.[5] Other positions he held include treasurer of Empire, Wisconsin. He was a Republican.

References
  1. The Wisconsin Blue Book. Madison. 1917. p. 528.
  2. Maurice McKenna, ed. (1912). Fond du Lac County Wisconsin Past and Present. Chicago: The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company. pp. 152–153.
  3. "Former Member of Assembly Summoned". Oshkosh Daily Northwestern. March 27, 1930. p. 4. Retrieved February 15, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "His Losses Started When He Was Member of State Legislature". Oshkosh Daily Northwestern. April 3, 1930. p. 1. Retrieved February 15, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. Paul F. Hunter, ed. (1919). The Wisconsin Blue Book. Madison. p. 482.
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