Conrad J. Weittenhiller Explained

Conrad J. Weittenhiller (September 27, 1855  - November 7, 1927) was an American businessman, farmer, politician.

Personal life

Born in Platteville, Wisconsin, Weittenhiller went to public school and to Platteville Normal School. He worked as a cooper and was a farmer.^[1] He was also involved with the creamery cooperative and the mining business.^[1] Weittenhiller died in his home, in Platteville, Wisconsin, from a fall.^[2]

Political career

Wettemhiller served on the Grant County, Wisconsin, Board of Supervisors and on the school board. In 1921, Weittenhiller served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Republican. During his time in office, he introduced a bill seeking to make out-of-state marriages subject to registration and the Wisconsin eugenics law.^{[3] [4]}

Notes and References

1. Wisconsin Blue Book, 1921, Biographical Sketch of Conrad J. Weittenhiller, p. 269.
2. Ex-Assemblyman Dies From Fall, Wisconsin State Journal, November 8, 1921, p. 4
3. News: Would Dampen Spirits of Ardent Elopers. Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune. January 29, 1921. 1. Newspapers.com. June 30, 2017.
4. News: Marriages Out of State Left Alone. Marshfield Daily News. January 29, 1921. 1. Newspapers.com. June 30, 2017.