Reuben B. Showalter
Reuben B. Showalter | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Grant 2nd district | |
| In office January 3, 1887 – January 5, 1891 | |
| Preceded by | William John McCoy |
| Succeeded by | John J. Oswald |
| 8th Mayor of Lancaster, Wisconsin | |
| In office April 1889 – April 1890 | |
| Preceded by | Charles H. Baxter |
| Succeeded by | Edward M. Lowry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 3, 1842 Smithfield, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | January 27, 1912 (aged 69) Lancaster, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Martha Jane Arthur
(m. 1868–1912) |
| Children | at least 3 |
| Occupation | Mason, banker |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
| Years of service | 1864–1865 |
| Rank | Private, USV |
| Unit | 2nd Reg. Wis. Vol. Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Reuben Benoni Showalter (June 3, 1842 – January 27, 1912) was an American mason, banker, and Republican politician from Grant County, Wisconsin. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly during the 1887 and 1889 sessions, and served as the 8th mayor of Lancaster, Wisconsin.