August F. Marquardt

August F. Marquardt (January 8, 1850 – January 17, 1920) was an American businessman and politician.

Born in Bandekow, Pommeran, Germany, Marquardt emgranted with his family to the United States in 1866 and settled in Wausau, Wisconsin. Marquardt was in the logging and lumber business. He was also in the banking business. In 1883, Marquardt was elected to the Wausau Common Council. He also served on the city park and water commissions. In 1900, he was elected Sheriff of Marathon County, Wisconsin and was a Republican. From 1905 to 1909, he served in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Marquardt died in Wausau, Wisconsin.[1][2]

Notes

  1. ↑ Marathon County, Wisconsin Historical Society-August F. Marquardt
  2. ↑ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1909,' Biographical Sketch of August F. Marquardt, pg. 1126-1127


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