Burley Follett

Burley Follett (December 30, 1806 – February 21, 1877) was an American politician who served as the fourth and eighth mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Burley Follett
Mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin
In office 1858–1858
Preceded by	H. E. Eastman
Succeeded by	Nathan Goodell
Mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin
In office 1863–1863
Preceded by	Henry S. Baird
Succeeded by	Nathan Goodell
Personal details
Born	(1806-12-30)December 30, 1806 Otsego County, New York, U.S.
Died	February 21, 1877(1877-02-21) (aged 70) Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
Spouse	Elizabeth Arndt Ward
Children	11

Biography

Follett was born on December 30, 1806, in Otsego County, New York. In 1822, he moved to Detroit, Michigan. Follett first came to Wisconsin to deliver supplies to the garrisons of Fort Howard and Fort Winnebago. He took up permanent residence in Green Bay following the Black Hawk War. Follett married Elizabeth Arndt Ward, with whom he had eleven children. They lived for a time in De Pere, Wisconsin. After their return to Green Bay, Follett worked in the employment of Frank B. Desnoyers, who would also become Mayor of Green Bay. Follett died in Green Bay on February 21, 1877, following a stroke.

Political career

Follett was mayor in 1858 and 1863. Previously, he had been register of deeds and treasurer of Green Bay, as well as an alderman.