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.
Oscar R. Olson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 17th district | |
| In office January 6, 1919 – January 1, 1923 | |
| Preceded by | Platt Whitman |
| Succeeded by | Olaf H. Johnson |
| Register of Deeds of Green County, Wisconsin | |
| In office January 1, 1893 – January 1, 1899 | |
| Preceded by | J. A. Kettleson |
| Succeeded by | John Lewis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 24, 1869 Jordan, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | November 23, 1945 (aged 76) |
| Resting place | Old York Lutheran Cemetery, York, Green County, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Wisconsin National Guard United States Volunteers |
| Years of service | 1895–1901 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 1st Reg. Wis. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
Biography edit
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 edit
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 edit
- ^ 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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