Peter Daane

Peter Daane (March 26, 1835 – January 7, 1914) was an American businessman and politician.

Born in Westkapelle, Zeeland, Netherlands, Daane and his family emigrated to the United States in 1842 and settled in Pultneyville, New York. In 1847, Daane and his family moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin Territory and then settled on a farm in the town of Holland, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. Daane was a merchant. During the American Civil War, Daane served in the 27th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment and was a first lieutenant. Daane served as assessor of the Town of Holland and chairman of the Holland Town Board. In 1873, Daane served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Republican. In 1879, Danne bought a mill, elevator, and lumberyard in Oostburg, Wisconsin. He also served as postmaster of Oostburg, Wisconsin. Daane died in Oostburg, Wisconsin of a heart ailment.[1][2]

Notes
  1. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1873,' Biographical Sketch of Peter Daane, pg. 453
  2. 'Peter Daane Is Dead,' Sheboygan Press, January 8, 1914, pg. 1, 5


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