Byron C. Ostby
Byron C. Ostby | |
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Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Douglas County 1st district | |
In office 1949–1951 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Superior, Wisconsin, US | August 17, 1924
Died | April 28, 2003 Madison, Wisconsin, US | (aged 78)
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater |
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Occupation | Lawyer |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | Navy |
Years of service | 1943–1946 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Byron C. Ostby (August 17, 1924 – April 28, 2003) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Biography[]
Ostby was born on August 17, 1924, in Superior, Wisconsin.[1] During World War II, he served with the United States Navy. Ostby then received his bachelor and law degrees from University of Wisconsin–Madison and then practiced law. He served as honorary consul for Norway and was executive of the Wisconsin Railroad Association. He died in Madison, Wisconsin.[2]
Political career[]
Ostby, a Republican, was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1949 to 1951.[3]
References[]
- ^ "Byron C. Ostby". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2011-10-19.
- ^ "AJR84: Enrolled Joint Resolution". Wisconsin State Legislature. Retrieved 2019-04-17.
- ^ Keane, Michael J. (2007). "Those Who Served: Wisconsin Legislators 1848–2007" (PDF). Wisconsin Blue Book 2007–2008. p. 164. ISBN 978-0-9752820-2-1.
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