Mathias J. "M. J." Scholey (August 31, 1867 – June 11, 1917) was an American businessman and politician.
Mathias J. Scholey | |
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| Mayor of Kenosha, Wisconsin | |
| In office 1908, 1910, 1914 | |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office 1911 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 31, 1867 Brighton, Kenosha County, Wisconsin |
| Died | June 11, 1917 (aged 49) Chicago, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Occupation | Businessman, politician |
Biography
editBorn in the town of Brighton, Kenosha County, Wisconsin, Scholey worked for the Bain Wagon Company and then the Northwestern Railway Company. Scholey worked as a carpenter. He then was involved in the wholesale liquor business. Scholey served on the Kenosha Common Council and was mayor of Kenosha for three terms in 1908, 1910, and 1914. In 1911, Scholey served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Democrat. Scholey died in a hospital in Chicago, Illinois, following surgery for an intestinal obstruction.[1][2][3]
References
edit- ^ Wisconsin Blue Book 1911, Biographical Sketch of M. J. Scholey, pg. 764
- ^ History of Kenosha and Kenosha County, Wisconsin, vol. 2, Lyman Clarke Publishing Company: 1916, Biographical Sketch of Mathias J. Scholey, pg. 90-94
- ^ "M. J. Scholey, Former Kenosha Mayor, Dead", Racine Journal News, June 11, 1916, pg. 6
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