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August Gawin

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August Gawin was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Gawin was born on August 27, 1869 in Posen.[1] He moved with his parents to Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 20, 1872.[2] He was the founder of the Columbia Stained Glass Company. Gawin died in West Palm Beach, Florida on December 8, 1945.[3]

Career

Gawin was elected to the Assembly in 1896. He was a Democrat.

References

  1. ^ Biographical Sketches. Wisconsin Blue Book. Retrieved 2014-02-03.
  2. ^ "August M. Gawin". USGenWeb Archives. Retrieved 2014-02-03.
  3. ^ 'August Gawin Rites,' Wisconsin State Journal, December 10, 1945, pg. 5