Alfred Berglund (politician) explained

Alfred Berglund
State Senate:Minnesota
District:6th
Term Start:1935
Term End:1946
Birth Place:Albert Lea, Minnesota, U.S.
Birth Date:17 December 1871
Death Place:Youngtown, Arizona, U.S.
Spouse:Rachel Berglund
Children:4
Party:Independent

Alfred Berglund Sr. (December 17, 1871 – November 20, 1962) was an American farmer and politician.

Early life

Alfred Berglund was born in Albert Lea, Minnesota, on December 17, 1871, the son of John Berglund (1834-1904) and Anna Marie Persdotter (1831-1934). Both his mother and father were immigrants from Sweden and had come from the village of Torpshammar.

Alfred attended Albert Lea Country School until graduation, when he started working as a farmer in the city.

Marriage and family

Berglund married for the first time on June 14, 1898 in Isanti, Minnesota to Sadie Christine Olund (1873-1942). Together, they had the following children.

Career

Berglund lived with his wife and family in Albert Lea, Minnesota. He was a farmer. Berglund served in the Minnesota Senate from 1935 to 1946. He later worked as director of the Freeborn County Historical Society.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Berglund, Sr., Alfred - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present . 2022-10-20 . www.lrl.mn.gov.