B. W. Countryman

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B. W. Countryman
Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives
from the 11th district
In office
1903–1906
Personal details
Born(1867-02-28)February 28, 1867
Grant County, Wisconsin
Died(1946-02-15)February 15, 1946
San Joaquin County, California
Political partyRepublican
SpouseAlice E. Parkhurst

Bertram W. Countryman (February 28, 1867 – February 15, 1946) was a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives and served one term, from 1903 until 1906 for the 11th district.

Biography[edit]

Countryman was born on February 28, 1867, in Grant County, Wisconsin.[1] He moved to McCook County, Dakota Territory, in 1880.[2] In 1889, he married Alice E. Parkhurst. In addition to his political activity, he was a grain dealer[3] and organized Chautauqua assemblies.[4]

Career[edit]

Countryman was a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from 1903 to 1906.[5] He was a Republican.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Hardward Business Politicians in Wisconsin". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2013-10-10.
  2. ^ Biographical, Legislature. South Dakota Manual. 1905. Retrieved 2013-10-10.
  3. ^ "City Briefs: B. W. Countryman". Argus-Leader. December 13, 1911. p. 8. Retrieved August 3, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  4. ^ "Spencer Chautauqua to Have Strong Features". Argus-Leader. June 15, 1922. p. 3. Retrieved August 3, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  5. ^ "Personnel of Coming Session of Legislature". Argus-Leader. November 6, 1902. p. 9. Retrieved August 4, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon

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