George W. Wilhelm

George W. Wilhelm
Sketch of Wilhelm in 1896 newspaper
Member of the Ohio Senate
from the 21st district
In office
1900 – December 18, 1902
Preceded bySilas J. Williams
Succeeded byRobert A. Pollock
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
from the Stark County district
In office
1896–1897
Preceded byJohn Thomas
Succeeded byJacob B. Snyder
In office
1888–1889
Preceded byLeander C. Cole
Succeeded byEdward E. Dresbach
Personal details
Born1847 (1847)
Wilmot, Ohio, U.S.
DiedDecember 18, 1902(1902-12-18) (aged 54–55)
Justus, Ohio, U.S.
Resting placeWelty Cemetery
near Justus, Ohio, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Occupation
  • Politician
  • store owner

George W. Wilhelm (1847 – December 18, 1902) was an American politician and store owner from Ohio. He served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing Stark County from 1888 to 1889 and from 1896 to 1897. He served as a member of the Ohio Senate from 1900 to his death.

Early life

George W. Wilhelm was born in 1847 in Wilmot, Ohio. He attended country school until he turned 13.[1] At the age of 16, Wilhelm enlisted in the Union Army. He was at the Siege of Petersburg.[1]

Career

Starting in 1865, Wilhelm worked in machine and sawmill work for 14 years.[1] He started a general store in Justus in 1878. It was the first store in the town. He also served as the first justice of the peace in Justus and served as the township assessor.[2][3]

Wilhelm was a Republican.[1] Wilhelm served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing Stark County, from 1888 to 1889 and from 1896 to 1897. He served as a member of the Ohio Senate, representing the 21st district (Carroll and Stark counties), from 1900 to his death in 1902.[2][4]

Wilhelm was appointed by the governor as a member of the state decennial board of equalization. He served one term.[2][5]

Personal life

Wilhelm married and his wife died in 1901. They had one daughter, Jennie.[2]

Wilhelm died on December 18, 1902, at his home near Justus. He was buried at Welty Cemetery near Justus.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "George W. Wilhelm". The Lima Times-Democrat. December 19, 1902. p. 1. Retrieved August 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  2. ^ a b c d e "Death Claims Legislator". Stark County Democrat. December 19, 1902. p. 1. Retrieved August 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  3. ^ Immiler, Mary (July 3, 1976). "Justus: Home of Ben Fairless was once a great shipping center". The Massillon Evening Independent. p. 47. Retrieved August 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  4. ^ Legislative Manual of the State of Ohio, 1919–1920. 1920. pp. 101, 228, 231, 268.
  5. ^ "The Sudden Death of Prominent Men". Evening News Review. December 19, 1902. p. 1. Retrieved August 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon