John Fetzer (politician)

John Fetzer
From Door County, Wisconsin, the County Beautiful, Vol. 1 (1917)
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 1st district
In office
February 4, 1891 – January 7, 1895
Preceded byEdward Scofield
Succeeded byDe Wayne Stebbins
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Door district
In office
January 5, 1885 – January 3, 1887
Preceded byChristopher Leonhardt
Succeeded byGustaf Dreutzer
Personal details
Born(1840-07-08)July 8, 1840
Grand Duchy of Hessen
DiedMay 2, 1900(1900-05-02) (aged 59)
Iron River, Michigan, U.S.
Resting placeBayside Cemetery, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Anna Fetzer
(m. 1866⁠–⁠1900)
Childrennone
ProfessionMerchant
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Volunteers
Years of service1861–1864
Rank
Unit9th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

John Fetzer (July 8, 1840 – May 2, 1900) was a German American immigrant, merchant, and Democratic politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate, representing Door, Marinette, and Oconto counties during the 1891 and 1893 sessions. He also represented Door County in the State Assembly in 1885 and served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.


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