James S. Marshall (March 22, 1819 – April 2, 1892) was an American politician and businessman who served as the 11th mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin, from 1867 to 1868.

James S. Marshall
11th Mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin
In office
April 1867 – April 1868
Preceded byCharles D. Robinson
Succeeded byAnton Klaus
Personal details
Born(1819-03-22)March 22, 1819
Poultney, Vermont
DiedApril 2, 1892(1892-04-02) (aged 73)
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Resting placeWoodlawn Cemetery
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Spouses
  • Harriet K. Bailey
  • (m. 1862)
Children
  • Sadie
  • Sarah
  • Mabel
  • Abbie
Parents
  • Stranis Marshall (father)
  • Mabel Marshall (mother)

Biography

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Marshall was born on March 22, 1819, in Poultney, Vermont, one of five children born to Stranis and Mabel Marshall.[1] As a young man, he moved to St. Louis, Missouri, and opened a boot and shoe store.[1]

In 1857, he moved to Green Bay, Wisconsin, and continued his boot and shoe business. He later went into the lumber business in partnership with his brother, Linus M. Marshall.[1]

Marshall was elected to a one-year term as Mayor of Green Bay in the spring 1867 election.[1]

Family and personal life

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James S. Marshall married Harriet K. Bailey on November 23, 1862. They had four daughters together.[1]

Marshall died on April 2, 1892.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "James S. Marshall (1819 - 1892)". City of Green Bay. Archived from the original on 2012-01-16. Retrieved 2011-11-29.