Albert J. Pullen Explained

Albert John Pullen (November 1, 1861 – December 6, 1937) was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate.

Pullen was born in Grafton, Vermont,^[1] on November 1, 1861.^[2] He attended the University of Vermont and . Pullen moved to North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, in 1900. He later became president of the local humane society. During World War I, Pullen served as an officer in the United States Army Medical Corps. He died on December 6, 1937.^[3]

Political career

Pullen was elected to the Senate in 1916. Previously, he had served as President of North Fond du Lac and of the North Fond du Lac School Board, as well as Treasurer of Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin.^[4] In 1920, he was a candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin,^[5] losing to George Comings. Pullen was a Republican.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Book: Biographical Sketches. 1919. Wisconsin Blue Book. 2013-10-10.
2. "Vermont Vital Records, 1760-1954," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V8MP-99B : 6 December 2014), Albert J Pullen, 01 Nov 1861, Birth; State Capitol Building, Montpelier; FHL microfilm 27,662.
3. News: Former State Senator Dies at Fond du Lac. The Post-Crescent. December 7, 1937. 1. Newspapers.com. February 11, 2017 .
4. Web site: Biographical Sketch of Senator Albert J. Pullen. January 2012 . Wisconsin Historical Society. 2013-10-10.
5. News: Senator Albert J. Pullen. Manitowoc Herald-Times. September 1, 1920. 4. Newspapers.com. February 10, 2017 .