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H. J. Mortensen
Harry J. Mortensen (September 18, 1876 – July 24, 1970) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
H. J. Mortensen | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office 1908–1910 | |
| Constituency | Juneau County |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 18, 1876 Fountain, Wisconsin |
| Died | July 24, 1970 (aged 93) New Lisbon, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Carolyn Balgord (m. 1906; died 1953) |
| Education | |
| Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
Biography edit
Mortensen was born on September 18, 1876, in Fountain, Wisconsin.[1] He graduated from what is now the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 1898 and the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1902.
He was married to Carolyn Balgord from 1906 until her death in 1953.[2]
Mortensen died on July 24, 1970.[2] He was buried in New Lisbon, Wisconsin.
Career edit
Mortensen was elected to the Assembly in 1908. Additionally, he was City Attorney of New Lisbon, District Attorney of Juneau County, Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin Commissioner of Insurance. He was a Republican.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b "Biographical Sketches". Blue Book of the State of Wisconsin. State of Wisconsin. 1909. p. 1122. Retrieved January 23, 2014 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b "Harry J. Mortensen Dies; Was Active Progressive". The Capital Times. New Lisbon. July 25, 1970. p. 3. Retrieved June 25, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
External links edit
- H. J. Mortensen at Find a Grave