J. H. M. Wigman
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Preceded byWilliam J. Abrams
Succeeded byWilliam J. Abrams
BornJohn Henry Mary Wigman
August 15, 1835
August 15, 1835
Amsterdam, Netherlands
DiedJanuary 31, 1920 (aged 84)
J. H. M. Wigman | |
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.png) J. H. M. Wigman | |
| 22nd Mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin | |
| In office 1882–1883 | |
| Preceded by | William J. Abrams |
| Succeeded by | William J. Abrams |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Henry Mary Wigman August 15, 1835 Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Died | January 31, 1920 (aged 84) |
| Cause of death | Diabetes |
| Spouse(s) |
Matilda Lyannoise (m. 1856)Jennie Meagher |
| Children | 7 |
| Occupation | Politician, lawyer |
John Henry Mary Wigman (August 15, 1835 – January 31, 1920) was an American politician and lawyer who served as the 22nd mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin, from 1882 to 1883.
Wigman was born on August 15, 1835, in Amsterdam, Netherlands.[1][2] He moved to the United States with his brother when he was thirteen years old. They settled in Little Chute, Wisconsin, before moving to Bay Settlement, Wisconsin. Wigman married Matilda Lyannoise in 1856 and the couple moved to Appleton, Wisconsin. They would have seven children. After Matilda's passing, he married Jennie Meagher. Wigman moved to Green Bay in 1870. He died from diabetes mellitus on January 31, 1920.[1]
