Thomas E. Coleman
Thomas E. Coleman | |
|---|---|
| Chair of the Republican Party of Wisconsin | |
| In office 1951–1955 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Emmet Coleman February 20, 1893 Aurora, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | February 4, 1964 (aged 70) |
| Cause of death | Cancer |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Catherine Head |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Chicago |
| Profession | Politician |
Thomas Emmet Coleman (February 20, 1893 – February 4, 1964) was an American politician who served as chairman of the Republican Party of Wisconsin.
Biography
[edit]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
[edit]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.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Thomas Coleman, Long-Time Leader in GOP, Is Dead". The Capital Times. February 5, 1964. p. 1. Retrieved August 8, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Thomas E. Coleman, Leader in GOP, Dies". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved 2012-01-01.
- ^ "Thomas Coleman, GOP Leader, Dies of Cancer". The Daily Tribune. February 5, 1964. p. 11. Retrieved August 9, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Thomas E. Coleman". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2012-01-01.
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