John A. Becher | |
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Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Milwaukee 5th district | |
In office January 6, 1873 – January 5, 1874 | |
Preceded by | Charles H. Larkin |
Succeeded by | Charles H. Larkin |
Personal details | |
Born | Weimar, Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach | March 13, 1833
Died | December 30, 1915 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | (aged 82)
Cause of death | Pneumonia |
Resting place | Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Johanna Krueger (m. 1857) |
Children |
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Occupation | Real estate dealer |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
Years of service | 1862–1863 |
Rank | 1st Lieutenant, USV (Quartermaster) |
Unit | 34th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
John Augustus Becher (March 13, 1833 – December 30, 1915) was a Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach born American. He was a businessman, and Republican politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Milwaukee during the 1873 session and served several years on Wisconsin's board of immigration.