Andrew J. Anderson

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Andrew Johanessen Anderson (November 14, 1837 – January 17, 1916)[1][2] was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Anderson was born in Lyngstad in the municipality of Gran, Norway.[2] He settled with his parents in Argyle, Wisconsin in 1851. There he became involved in business and farming. He married Lucinda A. Million (1841–1924) in 1862, and they had four children.[2] He died in Neligh, Nebraska in 1916.[2]

Political career[]

Anderson was a member of the Assembly during the 1877 session.[3] Other positions he held include chairman (similar to mayor) and town clerk of Argyle. He was a Republican.[4]

References[]

  1. ^ The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin (16th ed.). Madison, Wis. 1877. p. 465.
  2. ^ a b c d "Andrew J. Anderson". Neligh Leader. Neligh, NB. January 21, 1916. p. 5. Retrieved December 15, 2021 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  3. ^ Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007–2008. p. 119.
  4. ^ History of La Fayette County, Wisconsn. Chicago: Western Historical Company. 1881. pp. 779–780.

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