Waukesha, WI

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Waukesha, WI

CITY

Official Website:
http://www.ci.waukesha.wi.us/

Population:
64825 (2000 census)

County:
Waukesha County

In 1847, name changed from Prairieville to Waukesha.

SCHOOLS

School Founded

Carroll College Wisconsin 1846

BIRTHS

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Les Paul Guitarist 9-Jun-1915 13-Aug-2009 Electric guitar/multitrack recording pioneer

Michael Ritchie Film Director 28-Nov-1938 16-Apr-2001 The Candidate

Vernor Vinge Author 10-Feb-1944 A Fire Upon The Deep

DEATHS

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Lee S. Dreyfus Politician 20-Jun-1926 2-Jan-2008 Governor of Wisconsin, 1979-83

Richard W. Sears Business 7-Dec-1863 28-Sep-1914 Sears, Roebuck founder

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