David Schreiner

David Schreiner (December 21, 1842 – June 17, 1919) was an American farmer, businessman, and politician.

Born in Dexbach, Germany, Schreiner emigrated with his parents to the United States in 1855 and settled on a farm in Grant County, Wisconsin. During the American Civil War, Schreiner served in the 25th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment and lost his right arm during a battle.[1][2] Schreiner was a farmer and was in the abstract titles, fire insurance, and real estate businesses. Schreiner served as town clerk and town treasurer. He also served on the Lancaster, Wisconsin common council and was president of the board of education. Schreiner served as Wisconsin Circuit Court clerk for Grant County and as justice of the peace. In 1911, Schreiner served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Republican.[3] Schreiner died at his house in Lancaster after a long illness.[4]

Notes
  1. "Ex-Assemblyman Stroke Victim". The Daily Tribune. July 10, 1919. p. 9. Retrieved May 11, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Our Standard Bearers: David Schreiner". The Weekly Wisconsin. October 11, 1890. p. 4. Retrieved May 12, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. Wisconsin Blue Book, 1911, Biographical Sketch of David Schreiner, p. 761.
  4. "Former Assemblyman Dead at Lancaster". The Capital Times. June 19, 1919. p. 1. Retrieved May 10, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.


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