Thomas E. Coleman

Thomas Emmet Coleman (February 20, 1893 – February 4, 1964) was an American politician who served as chairman of the Republican Party of Wisconsin.

Thomas E. Coleman
Chair of the Republican Party of Wisconsin
In office 1951–1955
Personal details
Born	Thomas Emmet Coleman (1893-02-20)February 20, 1893 Aurora, Illinois, U.S.
Died	February 4, 1964(1964-02-04) (aged 70)
Cause of death	Cancer
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Catherine Head
Children	3
Alma mater	University of Chicago
Profession	Politician

Biography

Coleman was born Thomas Emmett Coleman in 1893 in Aurora, Illinois.^[1][2] He moved to Madison, Wisconsin, when he was two years old. Coleman graduated from the University of Chicago and married Catherine Head, with whom he had three children. He died of cancer in 1964.^[1][3]

Career

Coleman was Chairman of the Republican Party of Wisconsin from 1951 to 1955. He was a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1944, 1948 and 1952.^[4] At the 1952 convention, he served as a floor leader. Coleman was also President of Maple Bluff, Wisconsin.