A. H. Pape
August Henry Pape | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Kingdom of Hanover |
| Died | October 8, 1925 (aged 79) |
| Occupation(s) | Banker, insurance professional, public official |
| Years active | 1875–1912 |
| Known for | Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly; President of the Bank of New London |
August Henry Pape (November 25, 1845 – October 8, 1925) was a German-born American banker, insurance professional, and public official based in New London, Wisconsin. He completed two separate one-year terms as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and held multiple positions in local government.
Background
Pape was born in 1845 within the Kingdom of Hanover and pursued higher education at the universities of Göttingen and Heidelberg, finishing his studies in 1864. Initially working as an insurance agent, he relocated to the United States in 1866 and established residence in New London.
Political office
Beginning in 1876, Pape took a seat on the Outagamie County board of supervisors and served several terms as treasurer for New London between 1875 and 1881. Affiliated with the Democratic Party, he won election to the Wisconsin State Assembly representing the 2nd district of Outagamie County in 1882 and secured re-election in 1883. While in office, he was a member of the committee responsible for engrossed bills. After completing his second term, he chose not to run again and was succeeded by fellow Democrat William Frederick Cirkel.
Banking
In 1886, Pape joined forces with G. A. Murray to manage the Bank of New London, which had been founded in 1872 as the oldest banking institution in the village. Following its restructuring under updated state banking regulations in 1903, Pape assumed the role of president, with his son Edwin Charles Pape appointed as cashier. By 1912, he continued to serve as president and controlled a 94% ownership share of the bank.