Summary
George Bullen Shaw (March 12, 1854 – August 27, 1894) was an American politician, businessman, and lumberman who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1893 until his death in 1894, representing the 7th congressional district of Wisconsin as a Republican in the 53rd United States Congress.[1] Shaw previously served as the mayor of Eau Claire, Wisconsin in 1888 and 1889.
George B. Shaw | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 7th district | |
| In office March 4, 1893 – August 27, 1894 | |
| Preceded by | Frank P. Coburn |
| Succeeded by | Michael Griffin |
| Supreme Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias | |
| In office July 1890 – August 1892 | |
| Mayor of Eau Claire, Wisconsin | |
| In office 1888–1889 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Bullen Shaw March 12, 1854 Alma, New York, U.S. |
| Died | August 27, 1894 (aged 40) Eau Claire, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Lake View Cemetery, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Josephine M. Bletcher |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Daniel Shaw Ann Foster Hutchins |
| Alma mater | International Business College |
| Profession | Politician, businessman, lumberman |
Early life and education edit
Shaw was born in Alma, New York on March 12, 1854 to Daniel Shaw and Ann Foster Hutchins.[2] He moved to Eau Claire, Wisconsin in 1856 with his father.
Shaw attended public schools in Eau Claire and graduated from the International Business College in Chicago in 1871.
Career edit
Shaw engaged in his father's lumber manufacturing business, the Daniel Shaw Lumber Company, in 1874, serving in various positions, including secretary.[3]
Shaw served as a member of the common council of Eau Claire from 1876 to 1887. He also served as the mayor of Eau Claire in 1888 and 1889.
Shaw was a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1884 Republican National Convention.
In 1892, Shaw was elected as a Republican to represent the 7th congressional district of Wisconsin in the 53rd United States Congress. Shaw's term began on March 4, 1893; he served until his death in office the following year.
Shaw missed 72% of the 325 roll call votes taken from August 1893 to August 1894.[4]
Personal life and death edit
Shaw was married to Josephine M. Bletcher, with whom he had two children.
Shaw served as Supreme Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias from July 1890 to August 1892.
Shaw died at the age of 40 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on August 27, 1894. He was interred in Lake View Cemetery, located in Eau Claire.[5]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "SHAW, George Bullen". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved July 9, 2007.
- ^ "Shaw, George Bullen 1854 - 1894". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
- ^ Memorial Addresses on the Life and Character of George Bullen Shaw. United States Congress. 1895. p. 10.
- ^ "Rep. George Shaw". GovTrack. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
- ^ "Shaw". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
External links edit
- Official page at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Profile from GovTrack
- George Bullen Shaw at The Political Graveyard
- George Bullen Shaw at Find a Grave
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
