Mathias J. Scholey
American politician
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Mathias J. "M. J." Scholey (August 31, 1867 – June 11, 1917) was an American businessman and politician.
BornAugust 31, 1867
Brighton, Kenosha County, Wisconsin
DiedJune 11, 1917 (aged 49)
Chicago, Illinois
OccupationBusinessman, politician
Mathias J. Scholey | |
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| Mayor of Kenosha, Wisconsin | |
| In office 1908, 1910, 1914 | |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office 1911 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 31, 1867 Brighton, Kenosha County, Wisconsin |
| Died | June 11, 1917 (aged 49) Chicago, Illinois |
| Party | Democratic |
| Occupation | Businessman, politician |
Biography
Born in the town of Brighton, Kenosha County, Wisconsin, Scholey worked for the Bain Wagon Company and then the Northwestern Railway Company. Scholey worked as a carpenter. He was then involved in the wholesale liquor business. Scholey served on the Kenosha Common Council and was mayor of Kenosha for three terms in 1908, 1910, and 1914. In 1911, Scholey served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Democrat. Scholey died in a hospital in Chicago, Illinois, following surgery for an intestinal obstruction.[1][2][3]
