George Winans (January 8, 1839 – January 1926) was an American politician and steamboat captain who served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1888 to 1890.

George Winans
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
In office
1888–1890
Personal details
BornJanuary 8, 1839
Camanche, Iowa, U.S.
DiedJanuary 1926 (aged 86–87)
Wisconsin, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic

Background

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Winans was born on January 8, 1839, in Camanche, Iowa. He would become a steamboat owner and captain.[1] Winans was a member of the Assembly during the 1889 session.[2] He was a Democrat. Winans died in January 1926, reports have differed on the exact date. He was buried in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

References

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  1. ^ "George Winans dies; river pilot 55 years". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved 2015-08-04.
  2. ^ "Members of the Wisconsin Legislature 1848 – 1999" (PDF). State of Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau. p. 123. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-04-04. Retrieved 2015-08-04.
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