George Kreiss

George Kreiss
George Kreiss
	From Appleton Post obituary
Member of the Wisconsin Senate; from the 22nd district
	In office; January 1, 1872 – January 5, 1874
Preceded by	George Baldwin
Succeeded by	Reinhard Schlichting
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly; from the Outagamie district
	In office; January 4, 1864 – January 2, 1865
Preceded by	Byron Douglas
Succeeded by	Samuel Ryan Jr.
Personal details
Born	September 9, 1830; Soultz-Haut-Rhin, Alsace, France
Died	May 10, 1907 (aged 76); Appleton, Wisconsin, U.S.
Cause of death	Stroke
Resting place	Riverside Cemetery, Appleton
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Magdelina Weber (m. 1850⁠–⁠1907)
Children	George M. Kreiss; (b. 1851; died 1927); Albert J. Kreiss; (b. 1852; died 1931); Sarah (Wismer); (b. 1856; died 1927); Rosa L. Kreiss; (b. 1860; died 1949); Dora S. Kreiss; (b. 1863; died 1879); Fred H. Kreiss; (b. 1865; died 1907); Martha C. Kreiss; (b. 1868; died 1878); Nellie (Brettschneider); (b. 1869; died 1940);
Occupation	Hotelier, manufacturer

George Kreiss (September 9, 1830 – May 10, 1907) was an Alsatian American immigrant, businessman, and Democratic politician. He was an important figure in the early development of the city of Appleton, Wisconsin, and was a founder of the city's first fire department. He also represented Appleton and surrounding towns in the Wisconsin State Senate and State Assembly.

George Kreiss
From Appleton Post obituary

Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 22nd district
In office January 1, 1872 – January 5, 1874
Preceded by	George Baldwin
Succeeded by	Reinhard Schlichting
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Outagamie district
In office January 4, 1864 – January 2, 1865
Preceded by	Byron Douglas
Succeeded by	Samuel Ryan Jr.

Personal details
Born	(1830-09-09)September 9, 1830 Soultz-Haut-Rhin, Alsace, France
Died	May 10, 1907(1907-05-10) (aged 76) Appleton, Wisconsin, U.S.
Cause of death	Stroke
Resting place	Riverside Cemetery, Appleton
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Magdelina Weber (m. 1850⁠–⁠1907)
Children	George M. Kreiss ^{(b. 1851; died 1927)} Albert J. Kreiss ^{(b. 1852; died 1931)} Sarah (Wismer) ^{(b. 1856; died 1927)} Rosa L. Kreiss ^{(b. 1860; died 1949)} Dora S. Kreiss ^{(b. 1863; died 1879)} Fred H. Kreiss ^{(b. 1865; died 1907)} Martha C. Kreiss ^{(b. 1868; died 1878)} Nellie (Brettschneider) ^{(b. 1869; died 1940)}
Occupation	Hotelier, manufacturer