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George N. Richmond
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| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 22nd district |
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| In office January 7, 1878 – January 5, 1880 |
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| Preceded by | James Ryan |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin F. Carter |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Outagamie district |
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| In office January 5, 1874 – January 3, 1876 |
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| Preceded by | John A. Roemer |
| Succeeded by | David Hammel |
| 8th & 10th Mayor of Appleton, Wisconsin | |
| In office April 1871 – April 1872 |
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| Preceded by | A. L. Smith |
| Succeeded by | Ephriam C. Goff |
| In office April 1868 – April 1870 |
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| Preceded by | Robert R. Bateman |
| Succeeded by | A. L. Smith |
| 5th Mayor of Portage, Wisconsin | |
| In office April 1860 – April 1862 |
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| Preceded by | John P. McGregor |
| Succeeded by | Alvin B. Alden |
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| Born | April 18, 1821 Hillsdale, New York, U.S. |
| Died | January 4, 1896 (aged 74) Tacoma, Washington, U.S. |
| Resting place | Tacoma Cemetery, Tacoma, Washington |
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Sarah Jane Hillyer
(m. 1843–1896) |
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| Occupation | Paper manufacturer |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1864 |
| Rank | Major, USV |
| Unit | 2nd Reg. Wis. Vol. Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
George Nelson Richmond (born April 18, 1821, died January 4, 1896) was an American who made paper for a living. He was also a politician from the Democratic Party. He served as the mayor of two different cities in Wisconsin: Appleton, Wisconsin and Portage, Wisconsin. He also worked in the Wisconsin Legislature, which is like the state's government. During the American Civil War, he was an officer in the Union Army cavalry.
Early Life and Work
George Richmond was born in Hillsdale, New York. His parents were Peleg Sisson Richmond and Margaret (Soule) Richmond. He went to school and then started a business that made things using mills, like paper. In 1843, he married Sarah Hillyer.
In 1850, George moved to Wisconsin. He first lived in Milwaukee for a short time. Then, in 1851, he moved to Portage. In Portage, he was part of the city council for six years. A city council is a group of people who help run the city. He also served as the mayor of Portage for two years.
Military Service
During the American Civil War, George Richmond joined the Union Army. He was part of the 2nd Wisconsin Cavalry Regiment. He started as a company captain and later became a major, which is a higher rank. He took part in important battles, including the capture of Vicksburg and Jackson, Mississippi. He also fought in other smaller battles in the western part of the war.
After the War and Political Career
After the Civil War ended, George Richmond moved to Appleton, Wisconsin in 1865. He continued his political career there. He was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly twice. The State Assembly is one part of Wisconsin's state government that makes laws. He was part of the Liberal Democrat/Liberal Reform Party at that time.
He also served as the mayor of Appleton for three years. In 1877, he was elected to the Wisconsin State Senate. This is another important part of the state government. By this time, he was a member of the Democratic Party.
George Nelson Richmond passed away on January 4, 1896, in Tacoma, Washington. He is buried in Tacoma Cemetery.
