George Wilbur Peck

George Wilbur Peck
17th Governor of Wisconsin
In office
January 5, 1891 – January 7, 1895
LieutenantCharles Jonas
Preceded byWilliam D. Hoard
Succeeded byWilliam H. Upham
29th Mayor of Milwaukee
In office
April 1890 – November 11, 1890
Preceded byThomas H. Brown
Succeeded byPeter J. Somers
Personal details
Born(1840-09-28)September 28, 1840
Henderson, New York, U.S.
DiedApril 16, 1916(1916-04-16) (aged 75)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placeForest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee
CitizenshipUnited States
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseFrancena Rowley Peck
Parents
  • David B. Peck (father)
  • Alzina P. (Joslin) Peck (mother)
Alma materUnion College
ProfessionWriter
politician
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Union Army
Years of service1863–1866
Rank 2nd Lieutenant
Unit4th Reg. Wis. Vol. Cavalry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

George Wilbur Peck (September 28, 1840 – April 16, 1916) was an American writer and politician from Wisconsin. He served as the 17th governor of Wisconsin and the 29th mayor of Milwaukee.[1]

  1. ^ "Peck, George Wilbur 1840 - 1916 - Wisconsin Historical Society". August 3, 2012. Retrieved March 31, 2017.