Andrew Haben

Andrew Haben (December 23, 1834 – January 18, 1908) was a German American immigrant, businessman, Democratic politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was the 19th and 24th mayor of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and represented Winnebago County in the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly. He was also an unsuccessful candidate for U.S. Congress.

Andrew Haben
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 19th district
In office
January 6, 1879 – January 3, 1881
Preceded byReturn Torrey
Succeeded byJoseph B. Hamilton
19th & 25th Mayor of Oshkosh, Wisconsin
In office
April 1885 – April 1886
Preceded byCharles D. Health
Succeeded byCarlton Foster
In office
April 1876 – April 1878
Preceded byJoseph Stringham
Succeeded bySanford Beckwith
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Winnebago 1st district
In office
January 5, 1885 – January 3, 1887
Preceded byEarl Finch
Succeeded byJames B. McLeran
In office
January 2, 1882 – January 1, 1883
Preceded byWilliam Wall
Succeeded byEarl Finch
Personal details
Born(1834-12-23)December 23, 1834
Urexweiler, Rhine Province, Kingdom of Prussia
DiedJanuary 18, 1908(1908-01-18) (aged 73)
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placeRiverside Cemetery, Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Matilda N. McCourt
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(m. 1866⁠–⁠1908)​
Children
  • Regina (Halter)
  • (b. 1867; died 1935)
  • Vincent Haben
  • (b. 1868; died 1872)
  • Leo Haben
  • (b. 1870; died 1947)
  • Irene (Viall)
  • (b. 1872; died 1931)
  • Bazilla Haben
  • (b. 1874; died 1875)
  • Andrew Haben Jr.
  • (b. 1875; died 1937)
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