Byron Kilbourn
Byron Kilbourn (September 8, 1801 – December 16, 1870) was an American surveyor, railroad executive, and politician who was an important figure in the founding of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was the 3rd and 8th mayor of Milwaukee.
Byron Kilbourn | |
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Photo from the Wisconsin Historical Society | |
| 3rd & 8th Mayor of Milwaukee | |
| In office April 1855 – April 1854 | |
| Preceded by | George H. Walker |
| Succeeded by | James B. Cross |
| In office April 1848 – April 1849 | |
| Preceded by | Horatio Wells |
| Succeeded by | Don A. J. Upham |
| Member of the House of Representatives of the Wisconsin Territory from Milwaukee and Washington counties | |
| In office January 6, 1845 – January 5, 1846 | |
| Preceded by | Andrew E. Elmore, Benjamin Hunkins, Thomas H. Olin, Jonathan Parsons, and Jared Thompson |
| Succeeded by | Samuel H. Barstow, John Crawford, James Magone, Luther Parker, and William H. Thomas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 8, 1801 Granby, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | December 16, 1870 (aged 69) Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Occupation | Businessman and politician |
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