George Kreiss
George Kreiss  | |
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From Appleton Post obituary  | |
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 22nd district  | |
| In office January 1, 1872 – January 5, 1874  | |
| Preceded by | George Baldwin | 
| Succeeded by | Reinhard Schlichting | 
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Outagamie district  | |
| In office January 4, 1864 – January 2, 1865  | |
| Preceded by | Byron Douglas | 
| Succeeded by | Samuel Ryan Jr. | 
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 9, 1830 Soultz-Haut-Rhin, Alsace, France  | 
| Died | May 10, 1907 (aged 76) Appleton, Wisconsin, U.S.  | 
| Cause of death | Stroke | 
| Resting place | Riverside Cemetery, Appleton | 
| Political party | Democratic | 
| Spouse | 
 Magdelina Weber 
      (m. 1850–1907) | 
| Children | 
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| Occupation | Hotelier, manufacturer | 
George Kreiss (September 9, 1830 – May 10, 1907) was an Alsatian American immigrant, businessman, and Democratic politician. He was an important figure in the early development of the city of Appleton, Wisconsin, and was a founder of the city's first fire department. He also represented Appleton and surrounding towns in the Wisconsin State Senate and State Assembly.