American politician (1869–1945)
Oscar R. Olson |
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In office
January 6, 1919 – January 1, 1923 |
| Preceded by | Platt Whitman |
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| Succeeded by | Olaf H. Johnson |
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In office
January 1, 1893 – January 1, 1899 |
| Preceded by | J. A. Kettleson |
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| Succeeded by | John Lewis |
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| Born | (1869-03-24)March 24, 1869
Jordan, Wisconsin, U.S. |
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| Died | November 23, 1945(1945-11-23) (aged 76) |
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| Resting place | Old York Lutheran Cemetery, York, Green County, Wisconsin |
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| Political party | Republican |
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| Allegiance | United States |
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| Branch/service | Wisconsin National Guard
United States Volunteers |
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| Years of service | 1895–1901 |
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| Rank | Captain |
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| Unit | 1st Reg. Wis. Infantry |
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| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
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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
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
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]
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