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William H. H. Wroe

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19th century American politician and businessman
W. H. H. Wroe
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Outagamie–Shawano–Waupaca 1st district
In office
January 1, 1872 – January 6, 1873
Preceded byDistrict established
Succeeded byJohn A. Roemer
Personal details
Born(1831-06-14)June 14, 1831
New York, New York, U.S.
DiedAugust 6, 1897(1897-08-06) (aged 66)
Antigo, Wisconsin, U.S.
Cause of deathDiabetes
Resting placeMedina, Outagamie County, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
Spousemarried twice
Children
  • Mrs. W. L. Crocker
  • Mrs. J. K. Smolk
  • Mrs. F. H. Cole
  • W. H. Wroe

William Henry Harrison Wroe (June 14, 1831 – August 6, 1897) was an American businessman and Republican politician. He served one term in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing southern Outagamie County.

Biography

Wroe was born on June 14, 1831, in New York City. Later, he settled in Geneva, Wisconsin, before moving to Medina, Outagamie County, Wisconsin. He was a merchant by trade. He was a member of the Assembly in 1872. In addition, he was Treasurer and Postmaster of Medina and a justice of the peace. He was a Republican.

Wroe suffered from diabetes for several years and died at Antigo, Wisconsin, in 1897.

References

  1. The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin (11th ed.). Madison, Wis.: Atwood & Culver. 1872. p. 454.
  2. "Death of W. H. H. Wroe". Appleton Crescent. August 21, 1897. p. 6. Retrieved November 20, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
Wisconsin State Assembly
District created Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Outagamie–Shawano–Waupaca 1st district
January 1, 1872 – January 6, 1873 		Succeeded byJohn A. Roemer
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