George Gale (Wisconsin politician)
George W. Gale (November 30, 1816 – April 18, 1868) was an American lawyer, judge, politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He served as a Wisconsin Circuit Court Judge and as a member of the Wisconsin State Senate. He was the founder of Galesville, Wisconsin, and Gale College, and was a driving force behind the creation of Trempealeau County, Wisconsin.
George W. Gale | |
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| Wisconsin Circuit Court Judge for the 6th Circuit | |
| In office January 1, 1857 – December 31, 1862 | |
| Preceded by | Wiram Knowlton |
| Succeeded by | Edwin Flint |
| County Judge of La Crosse County, Wisconsin | |
| In office January 1, 1852 – January 1, 1854 | |
| Preceded by | Timothy Burns |
| Succeeded by | R. C. Van Rensselaer |
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 14th district | |
| In office January 1, 1850 – January 1, 1852 | |
| Preceded by | John W. Boyd |
| Succeeded by | Eleazer Wakeley |
| Chairman of the Walworth County Board of Supervisors | |
| In office January 1, 1847 – January 1, 1849 | |
| Preceded by | John A. Farnum |
| Succeeded by | Adam E. Ray |
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| Born | November 30, 1816 Burlington, Vermont |
| Died | April 18, 1868 (aged 51) Galesville, Wisconsin |
| Cause of death | Tuberculosis |
| Resting place | Gale College Cemetery Galesville, Wisconsin |
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| Profession | lawyer, judge |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Wisconsin Militia |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
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