Mathias J. Scholey

Mathias J. "M. J." Scholey (August 31, 1867 – June 11, 1917) was an American businessman and politician.

Mathias J. Scholey
Mayor of Kenosha, Wisconsin
In office 1908, 1910, 1914
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
In office 1911
Personal details
Born	(1867-08-31)August 31, 1867 Brighton, Kenosha County, Wisconsin
Died	June 11, 1917(1917-06-11) (aged 49) Chicago, Illinois
Political party	Democratic
Occupation	Businessman, politician

Biography

Born in the town of Brighton, Kenosha County, Wisconsin, Scholey worked for the Bain Wagon Company and then the Northwestern Railway Company. Scholey worked as a carpenter. He was then involved in the wholesale liquor business. Scholey served on the Kenosha Common Council and was mayor of Kenosha for three terms in 1908, 1910, and 1914. In 1911, Scholey served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Democrat. Scholey died in a hospital in Chicago, Illinois, following surgery for an intestinal obstruction.^[1][2][3]