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Oscar R. Olson

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Oscar R. Olson
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 17th district
In office
January 6, 1919 – January 1, 1923
Preceded byPlatt Whitman
Succeeded byOlaf H. Johnson
Register of Deeds of Green County, Wisconsin
In office
January 1, 1893 – January 1, 1899
Preceded byJ. A. Kettleson
Succeeded byJohn Lewis
Personal details
Born(1869-03-24)March 24, 1869
Jordan, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedNovember 23, 1945(1945-11-23) (aged 76)
Resting placeOld York Lutheran Cemetery, York, Green County, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceWisconsin National Guard
United States Volunteers
Years of service1895–1901
RankCaptain
Unit1st Reg. Wis. Infantry
Battles/warsSpanish–American War

Oscar R. Olson (March 24, 1869 – November 23, 1945) was an American farmer, banker, and Republican politician from Blanchardville, Wisconsin. He was a member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing Wisconsin's 17th Senate district during the 1919 and 1921 sessions. He also served three terms as register of deeds of Green County, Wisconsin.

Biography

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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

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Olson was elected to the Senate in 1918.[2] Previously, he served three terms as register of deeds of Green County, Wisconsin.[2] He was a Republican.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Biographical Sketches. Wisconsin Blue Book. 1919. Retrieved 2013-10-10.
  2. ^ 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. Open access icon
  3. ^ "Oscar R. Olson Funeral Rites at York Church Tuesday". Monroe Evening Times. November 26, 1945. p. 8. Retrieved January 10, 2018 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
Wisconsin Senate
Preceded by Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 17th district
January 6, 1919 – January 1, 1923
Succeeded by
Political offices
Preceded by
J. A. Kettleson
Register of Deeds of Green County, Wisconsin
January 1, 1893 – January 1, 1899
Succeeded by
John Lewis