Henry J. Clasen Explained

Henry J. Clasen (February 10, 1829  - September 29, 1907) was an American businessman and politician.

Born in Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Germany, Clasen went to Quebec, Canada and then went to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He then settled in Brookfield, Wisconsin where he operated a sawmill, a farm, and a store. He served as postmaster. In 1874, Clasen served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Democrat. He also served as county treasurer for Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Clasen died in Waukesha, Wisconsin.^{[1] [2]}

Notes and References

1. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1874,' Biographical Sketch of Henry J. Clasen, pg. 470
2. 'Henry J. Clasen-obituary,' Waukesha Freeman, October 3, 1907, pg. 8