William F. Groves (September 23, 1893 July 30, 1963) was an American politician and farmer.

Born on a farm near Lodi, Wisconsin, Groves graduated from Lodi High School, went to University of Wisconsin and was a dairy farmer.[1][2] He was president of the Pure Milk Products Cooperative (PMPC) and the Wisconsin Dairy Federation.[1] Groves also served on the Lodi School Board and was the treasurer. In 1935 and 1936, Groves served in the Wisconsin State Assembly as a Progressive.[1][2][3] From 1959 to 1961, Groves lived in Madison, Wisconsin, where he was the farm director for WISC-TV. Groves was also a columnist for the Wisconsin Agriculturist and Dairyland News. He died unexpectedly at his home in Lodi, Wisconsin.[1][2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Ex-PMPC President William Groves, 69, Dies; Former Progressive Solon". The Capital Times. July 31, 1963. p. 26. Retrieved April 7, 2020 via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  2. 1 2 3 "Ex-Assemblyman William F. Groves Dies at Age 69". Wisconsin State Journal. July 31, 1963. p. 7. Retrieved April 8, 2020 via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  3. Wisconsin Blue Book, 1935 Biographical Sketch of William P. Groves, p. 206.
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