Raphael Katz

Raphael Katz (November 21, 1841 – October 28, 1902) was an American businessman and politician.

Born in Kurnik Province, Germany, Katz emigrated to the United States in 1856, living in New York, California, and Illinois, and then settled in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin in 1867. Katz was in the mercantile and clothing business. Katz served on the library board and on the school board. Katz served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Democrat. Katz died at his home in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin while still in office.[1][2]

Notes

  1. ↑ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1901,' Biographical Sketch of Raphael Katz, pg. 748
  2. ↑ 'Death of Raphael Katz,' Grand Rapids Tribune (Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin), October 29, 1902
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