John B. Kupfer (March 10, 1833 – September 9, 1897) was an American politician and businessman from Kenosha, Wisconsin who served as Mayor of Kenosha.[1]
John B. Kupfer | |
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| 30th Mayor of Kenosha | |
| Preceded by | Henry Williams |
| Succeeded by | O. M. Pettit |
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| Born | Johann Kupfer March 10, 1833 Hausen, Upper Franconia, Kingdom of Bavaria |
| Died | September 9, 1897 Kenosha, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Occupation | Politician, Businessman |
Business career
editJohn Kupfer came from the Kingdom of Bavaria.[2] In 1859, Kupfer established a bakery that would become the Kupfer Cracker Company. He is noted as the inventor of the Kenosha Cracker.[2][3]
Political career
editAs mayor, John oversaw the construction of Kenosha’s sewer system, grading of streets, and organizing of a formal police force. He also oversaw the construction of Kenosha's high school and fire house. In addition to serving as mayor, Kufper served a five-year term as county supervisor of Kenosha County, Wisconsin.[3] Politically, he was a Democrat.[4]
Personal life
editJohn Kupfer's son, William Kupfer, married Philomena Pirsch, sister of fire apparatus inventor Peter Pirsch.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Mayors and Postmaster of Kenosha, Wisconsin". Political Graveyard. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
- ^ a b Lyman, Francis (1916). The City of Kenosha and Kenosha County, Wisconsin. p. 168. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
- ^ a b Nichols, C.S. (1895). Kenosha, Wisconsin Headlight: Sights and Scenes Along the Northwestern Line. p. 37. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
- ^ Portrait and Biographical Album of Racine and Kenosha Counties, Wisconsin. 1892. p. 347. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
- ^ Lyman, Francis (1916). The City of Kenosha and Kenosha County, Wisconsin. p. 171. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
- ^ "John B Kupfer". Find a Grave. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
- ^ ""Ex Mayor John B Kupfer Died"". The Weekly Wisconsin. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. September 11, 1897. Retrieved October 9, 2019.