B. G. Plumer
Bradbury Greenleaf "B. G" Plumer (May 22, 1830 – July 22, 1886) was an American businessman, farmer, and politician.
Born in Epping, New Hampshire, Plumer took part in the California Gold Rush. He then moved to Saint Louis, Missouri. In 1854, Plumer moved to Wausau, Wisconsin and was involved in the lumber business. Plumer also farmed and raised cattle. In 1866, Plumer served in the Wisconsin State Assembly. His brother was Daniel L. Plumer, who also served in the Wisconsin State Assembly. He killed himself with a firearm in Wausau, Wisconsin.[1][2]
Notes
[edit]- ^ "Marathon County Historical Society-B.G. Plumer". Archived from the original on 2014-04-27. Retrieved 2014-04-26.
- ^ 'History of Marathon County, Wisconsin and Representative Citizens,' Louis Marchetti, Richmond-Arnold Publishing Company, Chicago, Illinois: 1913, Biographical Sketch of Bradbury Greenleaf Plumer, pg. 598-599
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