John A. Norman Explained

John A. "Pop" Norman (May 29, 1883 – April 6, 1956) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Norman was born in Hartford, Wisconsin.[1] [2] He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1907. Norman married Emma Laughran in 1911.[2] His nickname "Pop" derived from his teaching career: he taught at schools in New York, Washington, California, and Wisconsin, including 21 years as a physics teacher at Lincoln High School in Manitowoc before becoming an assemblyman.[2]

Career

Norman was first elected to the Assembly in 1948. He was a Republican.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Book: 1952 . https://search.library.wisc.edu/digital/A7UFC4I5EZMQLN8H/full/ASRA2ZODFCTZTT8P . Members of the Assembly: John A. Norman . The Wisconsin Blue Book 1952 . . . . 53 . 2023-03-02.
  2. Book: 1957 . https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uc1.b3831049?urlappend=%3Bseq=882%3Bownerid=9007199257521306-914 . Joint Resolutions No. 14: Relating to the life and public service of John A. (Pop) Norman. . Wisconsin Session Laws 1957 . 1 . . . 858–859 . 2027/uc1.b3831049 . 2023-03-02.
  3. Web site: Norman, John A.. Political Graveyard. 2014-03-04.
  4. News: Republicans Retain Firm Control Over Assembly . The Daily Telegram. November 5, 1952. 2. Newspapers.com. August 11, 2015 .

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