H. J. Mortensen
H. J. Mortensen | |
|---|---|
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| 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 |
Harry J. Mortensen (September 18, 1876 – July 24, 1970) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
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.