Oscar R. Olson
Oscar R. Olson (March 24, 1869 – November 23, 1945) was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate from Blanchardville, Wisconsin.
Biography[]
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[]
Olson was elected to the Senate in 1918.[2] Previously, he served three terms as Green County, Wisconsin Register of Deeds.[2] He was a Republican.[2]
References[]
- ^ 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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