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Glenn W. Birkett - Place of Birth, Date of Birth, Age, Wiki, Facts, Net Worth, Birthday, Biography and Family
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About Glenn W. Birkett
- Glenn W.
- Birkett (February 9, 1888 – April 13, 1950) was an American farmer and politician. Born in Caledonia, Illinois, Birkett received his bachelor's degree from Beloit College and was a farmer.
- He served in the United States Army during World War I in the Northern Russian Expedition and also served during World War II.
- Birkett was a Republican.
- He served as chairman of the Rochester, Wisconsin Town Board and on the Racine County, Wisconsin Board of Supervisors.
- Birkett ran for the United States House of Representatives in 1941 and lost the election.
- During the 1949 session, Birkett served in the Wisconsin State Assembly.
- He died while still in office while attempting to remove a stump on his property in Rochester, Wisconsin with the use of dynamite, injuring himself.
- Birkett was found by two of his sons and he died in a hospital in Burlington, Wisconsin a few hours later as the result of his injuries.
