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William A. Freehoff

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William A. Freehoff
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 33rd district
In office
January 2, 1939 – January 6, 1947
Preceded byChester Dempsey
Succeeded byChester Dempsey
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Waukesha 1st district
In office
January 3, 1921 – January 5, 1925
Preceded byJohn F. Buckley
Succeeded byEvan G. Davies
Personal details
Born(1889-12-27)December 27, 1889
Greenfield, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedJanuary 22, 1950(1950-01-22) (aged 60)
Waukesha, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placeSalem Cemetery, Wales, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
SpouseRuth Florence Williams
Parent
EducationUniversity of Wisconsin
OccupationFarmer, insurance executive

William Adolph Freehoff (December 27, 1889 – January 22, 1950) was an American farmer, insurance executive, and Republican politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin Senate (1939–1947) and State Assembly (1921–1925), representing Waukesha County.

Biography

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Freehoff was born December 27, 1889, in Greenfield, La Crosse County, Wisconsin. He went on to attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Afterwards, he joined the school's staff.[1] On August 15, 1916, Freehoff married Ruth Florence Williams. He died on January 22, 1950, in Waukesha, Wisconsin.[2] His father Henry Freehoff also served in the Wisconsin Legislature.[3]

Political career

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Freehoff was a member of the Assembly from 1921 to 1924. He was a Republican. In 1938, he defeated the incumbent, Democratic State Senator Chester E. Dempsey. Dempsey left the Democratic Party in 1940,[4] and ran against Freehoff in the 1942 primary election, losing with 4,260 votes to 4,575 for Freehoff and 1020 for a third candidate.[5] In 1946, Dempsey defeated Freehoff in the primary, with 10,075 votes to 8,798. He won the general election.[6]

References

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  1. ^ MEMBERS OF THE SENATE. Wisconsin Blue Book 1946. 1946. Retrieved 2013-11-25.
  2. ^ 'William A. Freehoff, 60, Former Legislator Dies,' Kenosha Evening News, January 23, 1950, pg. 5
  3. ^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1923,' Biographical Sketch of William A. Freehoff, pg. 638-639
  4. ^ "Chester Dempsey Quits Democrats to Support Wilkie". Wisconsin State Journal July 12, 1940; p. 20, col. 4
  5. ^ Ohm, Howard F.; Kuehn, Hazel L., ed. The Wisconsin Blue Book 1944 Madison: State of Wisconsin, 1944; p. 413
  6. ^ Ohm, Howard F.; Kuehn, Hazel L., ed. The Wisconsin Blue Book 1948 Madison: State of Wisconsin, 1948; pp. 609, 680
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Wisconsin State Assembly
Preceded by Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Waukesha 1st district
January 3, 1921 – January 5, 1925
Succeeded by
Wisconsin Senate
Preceded by Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 33rd district
January 2, 1939 – January 6, 1947
Succeeded by
Chester Dempsey