George Kreiss

George Kreiss
From Appleton Post obituary
Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 22nd district
In office January 1, 1872 – January 5, 1874
Preceded by	George Baldwin
Succeeded by	Reinhard Schlichting
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Outagamie district
In office January 4, 1864 – January 2, 1865
Preceded by	Byron Douglas
Succeeded by	Samuel Ryan Jr.
Personal details
Born	(1830-09-09)September 9, 1830 Soultz-Haut-Rhin, Alsace, France
Died	May 10, 1907(1907-05-10) (aged 76) Appleton, Wisconsin, U.S.
Cause of death	Stroke
Resting place	Riverside Cemetery, Appleton
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Magdelina Weber ​ ​ (m. 1850⁠–⁠1907)​
Children	George M. Kreiss (b. 1851; died 1927) Albert J. Kreiss (b. 1852; died 1931) Sarah (Wismer) (b. 1856; died 1927) Rosa L. Kreiss (b. 1860; died 1949) Dora S. Kreiss (b. 1863; died 1879) Fred H. Kreiss (b. 1865; died 1907) Martha C. Kreiss (b. 1868; died 1878) Nellie (Brettschneider) (b. 1869; died 1940)
Occupation	Hotelier, manufacturer

George Kreiss (September 9, 1830 – May 10, 1907) was an Alsatian American immigrant, businessman, and Democratic politician. He was an important figure in the early development of the city of Appleton, Wisconsin, and was a founder of the city's first fire department. He also represented Appleton and surrounding towns in the Wisconsin State Senate and State Assembly.