Harrison Ludington

Harrison Ludington (July 30, 1812 – June 17, 1891) was an American businessman, Republican politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He served as the 13th governor of Wisconsin and was the 20th and 22nd mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Harrison Ludington
13th Governor of Wisconsin
In office
January 3, 1876 – January 7, 1878
LieutenantCharles D. Parker
Preceded byWilliam Robert Taylor
Succeeded byWilliam E. Smith
20th & 22nd Mayor of Milwaukee
In office
April 1873 – January 3, 1876
Preceded byDavid G. Hooker
Succeeded byAmmi R. Butler
In office
April 1871 – April 1872
Preceded byJoseph Phillips
Succeeded byDavid G. Hooker
Personal details
Born(1812-07-30)July 30, 1812
Ludingtonville, New York, U.S.
DiedJune 17, 1891(1891-06-17) (aged 78)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Cause of deathStroke
Resting placeForest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee
Political party
  • Republican
  • Whig (before 1856)
Spouses
  • Frances White
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    (m. 1838; died 1873)​
  • Eve Macy (Tobey)
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    (m. 1875⁠–⁠1891)​
Children2 sons
4 daughters
Relatives
  • Nelson Ludington (brother)
  • Henry Ludington (grandfather)
  • Sybil Ludington (aunt)
  • Ludington family
Professionbusinessman, politician
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