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Cadwallader C. Washburn
American lawyer, politician, and businessman / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cadwallader Colden Washburn (April 22, 1818 – May 14, 1882) was an American businessman, politician, and soldier who founded a mill that later became General Mills. A member of the Washburn family of Maine, he was a U.S. congressman and governor of Wisconsin, and served as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Quick Facts 11th Governor of Wisconsin, Lieutenant ...
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11th Governor of Wisconsin | |
In office January 1, 1872 – January 5, 1874 | |
Lieutenant | Milton Pettit |
Preceded by | Lucius Fairchild |
Succeeded by | William Robert Taylor |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 6th district | |
In office March 4, 1867 – March 3, 1871 | |
Preceded by | Walter D. McIndoe |
Succeeded by | Jeremiah McLain Rusk |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 2nd district | |
In office March 4, 1855 – March 3, 1861 | |
Preceded by | Ben C. Eastman |
Succeeded by | Luther Hanchett |
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Born | Cadwallader Colden Washburn (1818-04-22)April 22, 1818 Livermore, Massachusetts (now Livermore, Maine) |
Died | May 14, 1882(1882-05-14) (aged 64) Eureka Springs, Arkansas |
Resting place | Oak Grove Cemetery, La Crosse, Wisconsin |
Political party | Republican |
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Profession | lawyer, politician |
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Branch/service | ![]() Union Army |
Years of service | 1862–1865 |
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Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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