William F. Opitz

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William F. Opitz was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

A German emigrant, Opitz was born in 1816. He moved to what is now Mequon, Wisconsin in 1839. Opitz died at his home in Grafton (town), Wisconsin on June 16, 1882.[1] He was brother-in-law of Adolphus Zimmermann.

Career

Opitz was elected to the Assembly in 1860. Other positions he held include Chairman (similar to Mayor) of Grafton, as well as Sheriff and a member of the County Board of Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. He was a Democrat.

References

  1. ^ "Obituary: Ozaukee County, Wisconsin: William F. OPITZ". USGenWeb Archives. Retrieved 2015-08-12.