William C. Rauschenberger
William C. Rauschenberger (December 6, 1855 – April 6, 1918) was a Republican politician who served as mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
William C. Rauschenberger | |
|---|---|
| 32nd Mayor of Milwaukee | |
| In office 1896–1898 | |
| Preceded by | John C. Koch |
| Succeeded by | David S. Rose |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 6, 1855 Soldin, Prussia |
| Died | April 6, 1918 (aged 62) |
| Political party | Republican |
Rauschenberger was born in Soldin, Prussia, to John and Amalie Rauschenberger in 1855; they moved to Wisconsin in 1860. William Rauschenberger held a number of offices in Milwaukee, including alderman, school commissioner, president of the school board, and president of the Common Council. He was elected mayor in 1896 and served a two-year term.[1]
As Common Council President, he dedicated the finished Milwaukee City Hall.[2]
References
- 'History of Milwaukee, City and County,' Josial Curry Seymour, S.J. Clarke Company: Milwaukee, 1922, Biographical Sketch of William C. Rauschenberger, pg. 578-579
- Milwaukee City Hall Archived 2006-07-24 at the Wayback Machine
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