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Daniel L. Plumer

1837 – 1920

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Lived 1837 – 1920 (aged 83). Daniel L. Plumer was an American politician and businessperson.

Daniel Longfellow Plumer (July 3, 1837 – November 20, 1920) was an American politician and businessman from Wausau, Wisconsin, who was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly for one year. He was the brother of B. G. Plumer.

Career Plumer served for some years as Marathon County Surveyor and on the county board of supervisors. He was also on Wausau's Village board.

In 1872, he was elected to the Assembly as a member of the Liberal Reform Party, a short-lived coalition of Democrats, reform and Liberal Republicans, and Grangers.

In 1882, the Silverthorn & Plumer Bank was incorporated as the First National Bank of Wausau, with Plumer remaining president as he had since its organization. He was president of the Northern Chief Iron Company, which owned extensive iron ore mines on the Gogebic Range.

Death He died in Wausau, Wisconsin, on November 20, 1920, after a long illness.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Colby–Sawyer College
Positions held
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
Also known as
Daniel Longfellow Plumer

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Daniel L. Plumer?

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When was Daniel L. Plumer born?

Daniel L. Plumer was born on 3 July 1837.

When did Daniel L. Plumer die?

Daniel L. Plumer died on 20 November 1920.

What was Daniel L. Plumer's occupation?

Daniel L. Plumer was a politician and businessperson.

What nationality was Daniel L. Plumer?

Daniel L. Plumer was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Daniel L. Plumer

· Wikidata: Q16043609

· DBpedia: Daniel L. Plumer

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