| Jesse Canniff | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office 1943–1949 | |
| Member of the Beaver Dam Common Council | |
| In office 1936–1942 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jesse Anson Cannif April 30, 1900 Juneau, Wisconsin |
| Died | November 16, 1966 (aged 66) Beaver Dam, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Beaver Dam Business College |
Jesse Anson Canniff (April 30, 1900 – November 16, 1966) was an American farmer, businessman, and politician.
Biography
Born on a farm near Juneau, Wisconsin, Canniff attended high school and Beaver Dam Business College in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. Canniff was a farmer until 1926. He then served as president of Canniff Oil, Inc. He also served as chairman of the American National Bank and as director of the Wayland Academy. Caniff lived in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin and served on the Beaver Dam Common Council from 1936 to 1942. From 1943 to 1949, Canniff served in the Wisconsin State Assembly as a Republican. Canniff died in a hospital in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin after suffering a stroke.
References
- ^ "Jesse A. Canniff, of Beaver Dam, Dies at Age 66". Wisconsin State Journal. Madison, WI. November 17, 1966. p. 61. Retrieved March 23, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- Wisconsin Blue Book, 1948, Biographical Sketch of Jesse Anson Canniff, p. 46.
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