George J. Schneider
American politician (1877–1939) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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George John Schneider (October 30, 1877 – March 12, 1939) was a U.S. Representative from Wisconsin.[1]
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George J. Schneider | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 8th district | |
In office January 3, 1935 – January 3, 1939 | |
Preceded by | James F. Hughes |
Succeeded by | Joshua L. Johns |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 9th district | |
In office March 4, 1923 – March 3, 1933 | |
Preceded by | David G. Classon |
Succeeded by | James A. Frear |
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Born | (1877-10-30)October 30, 1877 Grand Chute, Wisconsin |
Died | March 12, 1939(1939-03-12) (aged 61) Toledo, Ohio |
Political party | Wisconsin Progressive Party Republican |
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Born in the town of Grand Chute, Wisconsin, Schneider moved to Appleton with his parents, and attended the public schools there. He learned the trade of paper making, and became active in his trade union. He served as vice-president of the International Brotherhood of Paper Makers from 1909 to 1927. He served on the executive board of the Wisconsin State Federation of Labor from 1921 to 1928.