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Henry Vits - Place of Birth, Date of Birth, Age, Wiki, Facts, Net Worth, Birthday, Biography and Family
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About Henry Vits
- Henry Vits (January 21, 1842 – December 7, 1921) was an American businessman and politician. Born in Rheydt, Prussia, Vits emigrated with his parents to the United States in 1855 and settled in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
- Vits owned a grist mill and was involved with the tannery business.
- In 1898, Vits started the Manitowoc Aluminum Novelty Company in Manitowoc, which eventually merged into the combined Mirro Aluminum Company.
- Vits served as postmaster in Manitowoc during the administration of President Grover Cleveland.
- He also served on the school board, the Manitowoc Common Council, and the Manitowoc County Board of Supervisors.
- In 1878, Vits served in the Wisconsin State Assembly.
- He died suddenly of a stroke at his home in Manitowoc.
