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Willis Ludlow

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Willis Ludlow (January 24, 1854 – February 21, 1938) was an American farmer, banker, and politician.

Born in Monroe, Wisconsin, Ludlow went to Milton College and University of Wisconsin. Ludlow was a farmer and was involved with the First National Bank. Ludlow served as mayor of Monroe in 1904 and 1906 and was a Democrat. In 1911, Ludlow served in the Wisconsin State Assembly.[1] Ludlow died in Monroe, Wisconsin from injuries from a fall at his home,[2][3] leaving an estate worth $210,000.[4]

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  1. ^ Wisconsin Blue Book 1911, Biographical Sketch of Willis Ludlow, p. 762.
  2. ^ Death Takes Willis Ludlow of Monroe, Wisconsin State Journal, February 22, 1938, p. 2.
  3. ^ "Fall Proves Fatal to Former Monroe Mayor". The Post-Crescent. February 22, 1938. p. 1. Retrieved January 2, 2018 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  4. ^ "Willis Ludlow, Monroe, Leaves $210,000 Estate". Freeport Journal-Standard. March 2, 1938. p. 4. Retrieved January 2, 2018 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon