Orville Watson Mosher (November 8, 1853 – October 6, 1933) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and the Wisconsin State Senate.
Orville Watson Mosher | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 10th district | |
| In office 1901–1905 | |
| Succeeded by | James A. Frear |
| Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office 1899–1901 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 8, 1853 Waupun, Wisconsin |
| Died | October 6, 1933 (aged 79) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Delia H. Mosher (1845 - 1923) |
Biography
editMosher was born on November 8, 1853, near Waupun, Wisconsin.[1][2] He graduated from Ripon College in 1879. He was the principal of the New Richmond High School from 1879 to 1883. After 1883 he engaged in milling and dealing in grain and farm produce.[1][3] He was the president of the New Richmond School board for nine years. He was elected as a trustee for the St. Croix County Asylum for the Insane when it opened in 1896, and was reelected to that position several times.[3]
He died on October 6, 1933,[1] and is buried in New Richmond Cemetery, in New Richmond. He was married to Delia H. Mosher (née Tobie, 1845–1923).
Career
editMosher was a member of the Assembly from 1899 to 1901 and of the Senate from 1901 to 1907. He was a Republican.
References
edit- ^ a b c "Former Legislator Dies". Oshkosh Daily Northwestern. October 6, 1933. p. 14. Retrieved December 1, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Biographical Sketches: Orville W. Mosher". The Blue Book of the State of Wisconsin. Retrieved 2011-10-17.
- ^ a b Wisconsin Blue Book. 1903. p. 1,079.
