George Washington Peck

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Former Governor of Wisconsin

George Wilbur Peck was an American writer and politician from Wisconsin. He served as the 17th governor of Wisconsin and the 9th mayor of Milwaukee. Wikipedia

Born: September 28, 1840, Henderson, NY

Died: April 16, 1916 (age 75 years), Milwaukee, WI

Books: Peck's bad boy and his pa, Peck's Fun: Comprising All the Choice Gems of Wit, Humor, Sarcasm and Pathos, Sunbeams (Unabridged), and more

Party: Democratic Party

Previous offices: Governor of Wisconsin (1891–1895) and Mayor of Milwaukee (1890–1890)

Education: Union College

Rank: 2nd Lieutenant