John Ruch (6 May 1834 – 21 August 1912)[1] was an American politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Ruch was born Massillon, Ohio. On October 24, 1858, he married Emma Buchanan.[2] Ruch owned sawmills and a farm in Scott, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.

Political career

Ruch was a member of the Assembly in 1880.[3] Additionally, he was Chairman of the Town Board (similar to city council), Town Clerk and Superintendent of Schools of Scott and a Presidential Elector for the 1888 United States Presidential Election. He was a Republican.

References

  1. ↑ John Rush at findagrave.com
  2. ↑ Portrait and Biographical RECORD OF Sheboygan County, Wis. Chicago: Excelsior Publishing Co. 1894. pp. 201–202.
  3. ↑ THE BLUE BOOK OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN. David Atwood. 1880. p. 510.
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