Researching John Kessler
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 36 people with the Kessler surname? In that year Kessler was ranked number 3543 for popularity in the UK. |
The name John means "God is gracious" and is of Hebrew origin.
Records of John Kessler on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for John Kessler and the Kessler Family Tree
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| Did you know that there are currently 30382 people with the Kessler surname in the USA? Kessler is ranked number 147 for popularity in the USA. |
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John Kessler
John Kessler (December 14, 1847 – June 12, 1917) was an American businessman and politician.
Born in Bavaria, Germany, Kessler emigrated with his parents to the United States, in 1855, and settled in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Kessler was a cigar maker. He also lived in Green Bay, La Crosse, Oconomowoc, Kenosha, Wisconsin, Chicago, Wisconsin, and Council Bluffs, Iowa. In 1868, Kessler settled in Watertown, Wisconsin. He served as the Watertown City Treasurer. Kessler also served on the Watertown Common Council from 1895 to 1897 and was a Democrat. In 1899, Kessler served in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Kessler died at his home in Watertown, Wisconsin.
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