Herman A. Porath


Herman A. Porath was a German-American building contractor and politician.

Biography

Born in Germany, Porath emigrated with his parents to the United States and settled in the town of Winchester, [Winnebago County, Wisconsin|Winchester], Winnebago County, Wisconsin. Porath learned to be a carpenter and was a builder and contractor. Porath served as treasurer of the town of Vinland, Wisconsin and on the school board. In 1919, Porath served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Republican. Porath died in Gillingham Corners in Neenah, Wisconsin after a period of ill health.