William Rahr
Title
William Rahr
Description
Son of William Senior. Born Manitowoc 09/17/1854. Built malt house with his father 1879. Formed William Rahr Sons Co with brothers Max and Reinhardt. Resigned as president 1900 and started Manitowoc Malting Co. Mayor Manitowoc. Married 1879. Mayor Manitowoc 1899-1903. Died 04/08/1919.
Source
Proper Name Index Card Information found on card in Proper Name Index at Manitowoc County Historical Society, 1701 Michigan Ave, Manitowoc, WI 54220. 920-684-4445
Date
1854-09-17
Name
William Rahr
Date
1854-09-17
Notes
Son of William Senior. Born Manitowoc 09/17/1854. Built malt house with his father 1879. Formed William Rahr Sons Co with brothers Max and Reinhardt. Resigned as president 1900 and started Manitowoc Malting Co. Mayor Manitowoc. Married 1879. Mayor Manitowoc 1899-1903. Died 04/08/1919.
Source Title
Proper Name Index Card
Source Description
Information found on card in Proper Name Index at Manitowoc County Historical Society, 1701 Michigan Ave, Manitowoc, WI 54220. 920-684-4445
Collection
Citation
“William Rahr,” Manitowoc Genealogy and Local History Database, accessed November 12, 2026, https://collections.manitowoclibrary.org/items/show/101411.