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.

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