About James S. Marshall
Lived 1819 – 1892 (aged 73). James S. Marshall was an American politician.
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.
Biography Marshall was born on March 22, 1819, in Poultney, Vermont, one of five children born to Stranis and Mabel Marshall. As a young man, he moved to St. Louis, Missouri, and opened a boot and shoe store.
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.
Marshall was elected to a one-year term as Mayor of Green Bay in the spring 1867 election.
Family and personal life
James S. Marshall married Harriet K. Bailey on November 23, 1862. They had four daughters together.
Marshall died on April 2, 1892.
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Who was James S. Marshall?
American mayor (1819–1892)
When was James S. Marshall born?
James S. Marshall was born on 22 March 1819 in Poultney.
When did James S. Marshall die?
James S. Marshall died on 2 April 1892 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
What was James S. Marshall's occupation?
James S. Marshall was a politician.
What nationality was James S. Marshall?
James S. Marshall was American.
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