William J. Bichler (November 14, 1870 - December 6, 1926)[1] was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and the Wisconsin State Senate.
William J. Bichler | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin State Senate | |
| In office 1913–1915 | |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office 1906–1910 | |
| Constituency | Ozaukee County |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 14, 1870 Holland, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin |
| Died | December 6, 1926 (aged 56) Manitowoc, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Occupation | Farmer, politician |
Biography
editBichler was born on November 14, 1870, in Holland, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.[2] In 1894, he moved to Belgium, Wisconsin.
His son, Nicholas J. Bichler, would also become a member of the Assembly.
William J. Bichler died in Manitowoc on December 6, 1926.[3]
Career
editBichler was elected to the Assembly in 1906 and was re-elected in 1908. He was a member of the Senate from 1913 to 1915. Previously, he was Chairman of Belgium and Chairman of the Ozaukee County Board. Bichler was also a delegate to the 1912 Democratic National Convention.
References
edit- ^ "Journal of Proceedings, Volume 1". Wisconsin Legislature. 1927. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- ^ "Statewide County WI Archives Biographies.....Bichler, William J." USGenWeb Archives. Retrieved December 9, 2011.
- ^ "Former State Senator W. J. Bichler Dies". Wisconsin State Journal. Manitowoc, Wisconsin. UP. December 7, 1926. p. 11. Retrieved June 24, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.