George Wilbur Peck
George Wilbur Peck | |
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| 17th Governor of Wisconsin | |
| In office January 5, 1891 – January 7, 1895 | |
| Lieutenant | Charles Jonas |
| Preceded by | William D. Hoard |
| Succeeded by | William H. Upham |
| 29th Mayor of Milwaukee | |
| In office April 1890 – November 11, 1890 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas H. Brown |
| Succeeded by | Peter J. Somers |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 28, 1840 Henderson, New York, U.S. |
| Died | April 16, 1916 (aged 75) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Francena Rowley Peck |
| Parents |
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| Alma mater | Union College |
| Profession | Writer politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1863–1866 |
| Rank | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit | 4th Reg. Wis. Vol. Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
George Wilbur Peck (September 28, 1840 – April 16, 1916) was an American writer and politician from Wisconsin. He served as the 17th governor of Wisconsin and the 29th mayor of Milwaukee.