Edward F. Rakow

Edward F. Rakow (August 30, 1861 – September 2, 1942) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Rakow was born on August 30, 1861, in Burlington, Wisconsin.[1]

Career

Rakow was elected to the Assembly in 1903 in a special election.[2] The special election was needed due to a tie with John H. Kamper in the original election in 1902.[3] Additionally, Rakow was mayor, postmaster, clerk and an alderman of Burlington. He was a Democrat.[4]

References

  1. ^ Witte, Edwin E., & Alice Kelly (eds.). 1933. The Wisconsin Blue Book. Madison: Democrat Printing Company, p. 253.
  2. ^ "News from Madison". Eau Claire Leader. February 17, 1903. p. 5. Retrieved May 20, 2015 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  3. ^ "An Easy Way to Settle It". Oshkosh Daily Northwestern. November 13, 1902. p. 4. Retrieved July 23, 2015 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  4. ^ "Edward F. Rakow". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2011-12-23.


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