John C. Koch
John C. Koch | |
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From History of Milwaukee from its first settlement to the year 1895 (1895) | |
| 31st Mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin | |
| In office June 26, 1893 – April 1896 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Hase (acting mayor) |
| Succeeded by | William C. Rauschenberger |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Carl August Koch October 18, 1841 Rostock, Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin |
| Died | November 8, 1907 (aged 66) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Pneumonia |
| Resting place | Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Elizabeth Pritzlaff (m. 1864) |
| Children | 9 |
| Relatives | John C. Pritzlaff (father-in-law) |
| Occupation | Tinsmith, businessman |
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John Carl August Koch (October 18, 1841 – November 8, 1907) was a German American immigrant, businessman, and Republican politician. He was the 31st mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and was largely responsible for the creation of Concordia University Wisconsin.