Michael Frank
Michael Frank | |
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| 1st Mayor of Kenosha, Wisconsin | |
| In office April 5, 1850 – April 1851 | |
| Preceded by | Position Established |
| Succeeded by | David C. Gaskill |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Kenosha 1st district | |
| In office January 1, 1861 – January 1, 1862 | |
| Preceded by | Meredith Howland |
| Succeeded by | Reuben L. Bassett |
| 1st Village President of Southport, Wisconsin | |
| In office February 9, 1841 – April 1842 | |
| Preceded by | Position Established |
| Succeeded by | William Bullen |
| Member of the Council of the Wisconsin Territory from Racine County | |
| In office December 4, 1843 – January 4, 1847 | |
| Preceded by | Consider Heath Peter D. Hugunin |
| Succeeded by | Frederick S. Lovell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michael Frank December 12, 1804 Virgil, New York |
| Died | December 26, 1894 (aged 90) Kenosha, Wisconsin |
| Resting place | Green Ridge Cemetery Kenosha, Wisconsin |
| Nationality | American |
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| Occupation | newspaperman, politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Wisconsin Territory militia |
| Years of service | 1840–1842 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands | 4th Reg. Wis. Militia |
| Battles/wars | none |
Michael Frank (December 12, 1804 – December 26, 1894) was a German American pioneer, newspaper editor, and politician. He was the first Mayor of Kenosha, Wisconsin, and is regarded as the father of Wisconsin public schools.