William Disch
American politician (1840–1912)
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William Disch (January 12, 1840 – 1912) was a Swiss-born member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
ConstituencyMilwaukee County Third District
BornJanuary 12, 1840
Glarus, Switzerland
Died1912 (aged 71–72)
Resting placeForest Home Cemetery
William Disch | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office 1906–1910 | |
| Constituency | Milwaukee County Third District |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 12, 1840 Glarus, Switzerland |
| Died | 1912 (aged 71–72) |
| Resting place | Forest Home Cemetery |
| Party | Republican |
| Occupation | Politician |
Biography
Disch was born on January 12, 1840, in Glarus, Switzerland.[1] He later moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. During the American Civil War, he served with the 24th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment of the Union Army. Disch died in 1912 and was buried at Forest Home Cemetery.
Political career
Disch was elected to the Assembly for Milwaukee County's Third District in 1906 and 1908. Previously, he had been a security guard at the Wisconsin State Capitol. He was a Republican.[1]