John C. Chapple

John Crockett Chapple (May 27, 1875 – May 1, 1946) was an American newspaper editor and politician.

John C. Chapple
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Ashland County district
In office January 4, 1943 – May 1, 1946
Preceded by	Harry P. Van Guilder
Succeeded by	Bernard J. Gehrmann
In office January 1, 1917 – January 3, 1921
Preceded by	Charles Kleinsteiber
Succeeded by	Abe L. Biglow
In office January 4, 1909 – January 2, 1911
Preceded by	Ove H. Berg
Succeeded by	Ove H. Berg
Personal details
Born	John Crockett Chapple (1875-05-27)May 27, 1875 La Porte City, Iowa
Died	May 1, 1946(1946-05-01) (aged 70) Ashland, Wisconsin
Political party	Republican
Education	Northland Academy Cornell College
Occupation	Newspaper editor, politician

Born in La Porte City, Iowa,^[1] Chapple went to Northland Academy (now Northland College) in Ashland, Wisconsin and Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, Iowa. He was the editor of the Ashland Daily Press and was also a columnist and printer. Chapple served on the Ashland Common Council, the Ashland County, Wisconsin Board of Superviors, and was a Republican. He was also the postmaster. Chapple served in the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1909, 1917, and 1919. He was also elected in 1942 and 1944.^[1] Chapple died in Ashland, Wisconsin while still in office in 1946.^[1][2][3]