John A. Becher
John Augustus Becher (March 13, 1833 – December 30, 1915) was a Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach born American. He was a businessman, and Republican politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Milwaukee during the 1873 session and served several years on Wisconsin's board of immigration.
John A. Becher | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Milwaukee 5th district | |
| In office January 6, 1873 – January 5, 1874 | |
| Preceded by | Charles H. Larkin |
| Succeeded by | Charles H. Larkin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 13, 1833 Weimar, Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach |
| Died | December 30, 1915 (aged 82) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Pneumonia |
| Resting place | Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Johanna Krueger (m. 1857) |
| Children |
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| Occupation | Real estate dealer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862–1863 |
| Rank | 1st Lieutenant, USV (Quartermaster) |
| Unit | 34th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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