Thomas Armstrong (Wisconsin politician)
Thomas Armstrong | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office 1916–1918 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 22, 1858 Brampton, Canada West |
| Died | July 23, 1927 (aged 68) Green Bay, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
Thomas W. Armstrong (August 22, 1858 – July 23, 1927) was a Canadian-born American businessman and politician who served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1916 to 1918.
Early life
[edit]Born in Brampton, Canada West, Armstrong emigrated to the United States with his parents and settled in Glenbeulah, Wisconsin. He attended Glenbeulah public schools.
Career
[edit]Armstrong began his career as a railroad brakeman and conductor. In 1898, Armstrong opened a buffet in Kaukauna, Wisconsin. He served on the Kaukauna Common Council and the Kaukauna Utility Commission. From 1916 to 1918, Armstrong served in the Wisconsin State Assembly as a Republican.[1]
Death
[edit]Armstrong died in Green Bay, Wisconsin of complications from surgery.[2][3]
Notes
[edit]- ^ The Wisconsin Blue Book. Industrial Commission. 1917.
- ^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1917,' Biographical Sketch of Thomas W. Armstrong, pg. 545
- ^ 'Armstrong Funeral Held At Kaukauna,' Appleton Post Crescent, July 26, 1927, pg. 10
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