Joseph George Megler, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Joseph George Megler

American politician

Date of Birth: 10-Mar-1838

Place of Birth: Berkach, Thuringia, Germany

Date of Death: 10-Sep-1915

Profession: politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Joseph George Megler (March 10, 1838 – September 10, 1915), generally known as J.G.
Megler, was a German-American salmon cannery owner and politician in Washington.
He was a member of the Washington House of Representatives for the first legislature in 1889 and five terms thereafter.
He was also a member of the Washington State Senate for two terms. During his political career he held the positions of Speaker of the House and President pro tempore of the Senate.
He has been described as the father of the salmon hatcheries in Washington.