George Weeks (politician)
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George Weeks was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Biography
Weeks was born on December 1, 1836 in Brownville, New York.[1] He moved to Concord, Wisconsin in 1850 before settling in York, Dane County, Wisconsin in 1852. There, he made a living as a farmer. On December 9, 1860, Weeks married Helen Manning.
During the American Civil War, he initially enlisted with the 29th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment of the Union Army. Later, he was commissioned an officer before resigning due to ill health. In 1864, he joined the 36th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment.[2] Conflicts Weeks took part in include the Battle of Cold Harbor. After the war, he was promoted to captain.
Political career
Weeks was a member of the Assembly during the 1877 session.[3] Other positions he held include Chairman (similar to Mayor) and Supervisor of York. He was a Republican.
References
- People from Brownville, New York
- People from Jefferson County, Wisconsin
- People from Dane County, Wisconsin
- Members of the Wisconsin State Assembly
- Mayors of places in Wisconsin
- Wisconsin Republicans
- People of Wisconsin in the American Civil War
- Union Army officers
- Union Army soldiers
- Farmers from Wisconsin
- 1836 births
- Year of death missing
