King, Angie J.

Angie J. King was part of an unusual election in Rockville County, Wisconsin in 1868. The office of Postmaster was usually an appointed office, supported by the local Congressman. But in 1868 the Republican party in Rock County decided to hold an election as there were two popular candidates. Angie J. King had served as post office clerk and was well supported. She won the election by fifty voles and visited her Congressman expecting support for her appointment. This was not forthcoming, nor did President Grant respond favorably to her petition for appointment to the office.