George Winans
George Winans (January 8, 1839 – January 1926) was an American politician and steamboat captain who served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1888 to 1890.
George Winans | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office 1888–1890 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 8, 1839 Camanche, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | January 1926 (aged 86–87) Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
Background
Winans was born on January 8, 1839, in Camanche, Iowa. He would become a steamboat owner and captain.[1] Winans was a member of the Assembly during the 1889 session.[2] He was a Democrat. Winans died in January 1926, reports have differed on the exact date. He was buried in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
References
- "George Winans dies; river pilot 55 years". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved 2015-08-04.
- "Members of the Wisconsin Legislature 1848 – 1999" (PDF). State of Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau. p. 123. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-04-04. Retrieved 2015-08-04.
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