John Skoning Brenner (January 2, 1911 – July 24, 1980) was an American politician in the state of Montana. A Republican, he served in the Montana House of Representatives from 1949 to 1952 and Montana Senate from 1952 to 1966. In 1963, he served as minority leader of the state Senate.[1] Born at Elgin, Illinois in 1911, Brenner attended the New Mexico Military Institute, Montana State University, and the University of Pennsylvania.[2] He was a cattle rancher and lived in Grant, Beaverhead County, Montana.[3] He was also a member and president of the Montana Stock Growers Association.[4] He was defeated for reelection to the state Senate in 1966 by Frank W. Hazelbaker.[5]
J. S. Brenner | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Montana State Senate | |
| In office 1952–1966 | |
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives | |
| In office 1949–1952 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Skoning Brenner January 2, 1911 Elgin, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | June 24, 1980 (aged 69) Dillon, Montana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Grant, Beaverhead County, Montana |
| Occupation | rancher |
References edit
- ^ "Montana Legislature - Leadership 1889-Present". Archived from the original on 2009-12-05. Retrieved 2016-06-20.
- ^ "Republicans Name Officers For 1963 Legislative Session". The Independent Record. Helena, Montana. December 3, 1962. p. 10. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
- ^ "J. S. Brenner Asks Renomination to State Senate Post". The Independent Record. Helena, Montana. March 2, 1956. p. 2. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
- ^ "Stockgrowers Re-elect J.S. Brenner". The Independent Record. Helena, Montana. May 26, 1957. p. 1. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
- ^ "Some old faces will by missing in Helena". The Independent Record. Helena, Montana. August 18, 1966. p. 1. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
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