Jorge W. Carow

Jorge W. Carow (April 20, 1874 – November 5, 1936) was an American politician and lawyer.

Born in Baraboo, Wisconsin, Carow received his bachelor's degree from University of Wisconsin–Madison and his law degree from University of Wisconsin Law School. Carow practiced law in Baraboo, Wisconsin and then moved to Ladysmith, Wisconsin where he continued to practice law. In 1928, Carow was elected as a Republican to the Wisconsin State Assembly. In 1934, Carow helped organized the Wisconsin Progressive Party and was elected speaker of the Wisconsin Assembly.[1][2]

Notes

  1. ↑ 'American Legislative Leaders in the Midwest, 1911-1994,' Nancy Weatherly Sharp, James Roger Sharp, Greenwood Publishing Group: 1997, Biographical Sketch, pg. 83
  2. ↑ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1935,' Biographical Sketch, pg. 230
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