John C. Koch

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John C. Koch
From History of Milwaukee from its first settlement to the year 1895 (1895)
31st Mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
In office
June 26, 1893 – April 1896
Preceded byHenry Hase (acting mayor)
Succeeded byWilliam C. Rauschenberger
Personal details
BornJohn Carl August Koch
(1841-10-18)October 18, 1841
Rostock, Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
DiedNovember 8, 1907(1907-11-08) (aged 66)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Cause of deathPneumonia
Resting placeForest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee
PartyRepublican
Spouse
Elizabeth Pritzlaff
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(m. 1864)​
Children9
RelativesJohn C. Pritzlaff (father-in-law)
OccupationTinsmith, businessman
Signature

John Carl August Koch (October 18, 1841 – November 8, 1907) was a German American immigrant, businessman, and Republican politician. He was the 31st mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and was largely responsible for the creation of Concordia University Wisconsin.

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