Oscar R. Olson
Oscar R. Olson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 17th district | |
| In office January 6, 1919 – January 1, 1923 | |
| Preceded by | Platt Whitman |
| Succeeded by | Olaf H. Johnson |
| Register of Deeds of Green County, Wisconsin | |
| In office January 1, 1893 – January 1, 1899 | |
| Preceded by | J. A. Kettleson |
| Succeeded by | John Lewis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 24, 1869 Jordan, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | November 23, 1945 (aged 76) |
| Resting place | Old York Lutheran Cemetery, York, Green County, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Wisconsin National Guard United States Volunteers |
| Years of service | 1895–1901 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 1st Reg. Wis. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
Oscar R. Olson (March 24, 1869 – November 23, 1945) was an American farmer, banker, and Republican politician from Blanchardville, Wisconsin. He was a member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing Wisconsin's 17th Senate district during the 1919 and 1921 sessions. He also served three terms as register of deeds of Green County, Wisconsin.
Biography[edit]
Olson was born in Jordan, Wisconsin. he was the son of Rollin Olson (1832–1898) and Mary (Peterson) Olson (1837–1913),[1] who immigrated from Norway in 1845.[2] He attended Valparaiso University.[2] During the Spanish–American War, Olson served in the Wisconsin National Guard, achieving the rank of captain.[2] He died on November 23, 1945[2] and was buried in Old York Lutheran Cemetery in Green County, Wisconsin.[3]
Political career[edit]
Olson was elected to the Senate in 1918.[2] Previously, he served three terms as register of deeds of Green County, Wisconsin.[2] He was a Republican.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ Biographical Sketches. Wisconsin Blue Book. 1919. Retrieved 2013-10-10.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Oscar R. Olson Dies in Hospital". Monroe Evening Times. November 24, 1945. p. 8. Retrieved January 11, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Oscar R. Olson Funeral Rites at York Church Tuesday". Monroe Evening Times. November 26, 1945. p. 8. Retrieved January 10, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
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