Christian C. Wellensgard (July 29, 1849 – November 15, 1926) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Christian C. Wellensgard | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office 1906–1910 | |
| Constituency | Green Lake County |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 29, 1849 Denmark |
| Died | November 15, 1926 (aged 77) Berlin, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Occupation | Politician |
Biography edit
Wellensgard was born on July 29, 1849, in Denmark.[1] He later moved to Berlin, Wisconsin.[2] He died in Berlin, Wisconsin on November 15, 1926.[3]
Career edit
Wellensgard was elected to the Assembly in 1905 and re-elected in 1906. He was investigated for vote buying in 1909.[4] Additionally, he was a member of the Berlin School Board and the Berlin Common Council. He was a Republican.
References edit
- ^ "Biographical Sketches". Blue Book of the State of Wisconsin. State of Wisconsin. 1909. p. 1120. Retrieved January 23, 2014 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Biographical Sketches: Christian C. Wellensgard". USGenWeb. Retrieved January 23, 2014.
- ^ Manitowoc Herald-News, November 16, 1926.
- ^ "'Fishing' Jaunt Pays. Quiz Is Sensational". The Oshkosh Northwestern. March 16, 1909. p. 1. Retrieved March 3, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
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