John Paulu (1850–1930) was an American politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Biography
Paulu was born in Bohemia, Austrian Empire, in 1850. When he was sixteen he learned the architect and building trades. He settled in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1871 before moving to Lake, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin in 1889. He got married in 1887 and had six kids.
Career
Paulu was elected to the Assembly in 1912, defeating incumbent Frank Metcalfe. Metcalfe would later accuse him of corruption during the campaign. Additionally, Paulu was Chairman of Supervisors of Lake, a member of the Milwaukee County, Wisconsin Board, and a justice of the peace for eleven years.
References
- John Paulu at Find a Grave
- ^ "Biographical Sketches". Wisconsin Blue Book. 1913. Retrieved 2015-06-08.
- "State of Wisconsin Assembly Journal". Wisconsin Legislature. 1913. Retrieved 2015-06-08.
- 1850 births
- 1930 deaths
- People from the Kingdom of Bohemia
- Politicians from Milwaukee
- Mayors of places in Wisconsin
- County supervisors in Wisconsin
- Democratic Party members of the Wisconsin State Assembly
- American justices of the peace
- Emigrants from Austria-Hungary to the United States
- 20th-century members of the Wisconsin Legislature