Sebastian Albert Schindler (April 28, 1871 – June 17, 1931) was a member of the

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Biography

Schindler was born on April 28, 1871. Among his children was

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, who became a

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in the

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. He died of a heart attack on June 17, 1931.

Career

Schindler was a member of the Assembly during the 1913, 1915 and 1917 sessions. At the time of his death, he was Deputy State Treasurer. In addition, Schindler was President (similar to Mayor) of

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, a member of the County Board of

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and a school board president. He was a Republican.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Schindler, S. A. People from New Glarus, Wisconsin Republican Party members of the Wisconsin State Assembly County supervisors in Wisconsin Mayors of places in Wisconsin School board members in Wisconsin 1871 births 1931 deaths 20th-century members of the Wisconsin Legislature