Valentine P. Rath

Valentine P. Rath (February 15, 1860 - February 25, 1941) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Valentine P. Rath
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the unknown district
In office
1903–1924
In office
1933–1938
Personal details
Born(1860-02-15)February 15, 1860
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
DiedFebruary 25, 1941(1941-02-25) (aged 81)
Madison, Wisconsin
Political partyDemocrat

Biography

Rath was born on February 15, 1860, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.[1] Later, he moved to Price, Wisconsin.[2] He was a member of the Knights of Columbus.

On May 15, 1890, Rath married Madelen Mary Friederich. They would have six children, four of whom would serve in World War I.

He died on February 25, 1941.[3]

Career

Rath was a member of the Assembly twice. First, from 1903 to 1924 and second, from 1933 to 1938. Additionally, he was Chairman, Assessor and Clerk of Price and Clerk of Langlade County, Wisconsin. He was a Democrat.

References

  1. "Rath, Valentine P." Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2013-12-20.
  2. "Rath V P". RootsWeb. Retrieved 2013-12-20.
  3. Assembly, Wisconsin Legislature (1941). Assembly Journal. Wisconsin Legislature. p. 624.
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