Oscar R. Olson Explained

Oscar R. Olson
State:Wisconsin
State Senate:Wisconsin
Term Start:January 6, 1919
Term End:January 1, 1923
Predecessor:Platt Whitman
Successor:Olaf H. Johnson
Office1:Register of Deeds of Green County, Wisconsin
Term Start1:January 1, 1893
Term End1:January 1, 1899
Predecessor1:J. A. Kettleson
Successor1:John Lewis
Birth Date:24 March 1869
Birth Place:Jordan, Wisconsin, U.S.
Restingplace:Old York Lutheran Cemetery, York, Green County, Wisconsin
Allegiance:United States
Branch:Wisconsin National Guard
United States Volunteers
Rank:Captain
Serviceyears:1895 - 1901
Unit:1st Reg. Wis. Infantry
Battles:Spanish–American War

Oscar R. Olson (March 24, 1869November 23, 1945) was an American farmer, banker, and Republican politician from Blanchardville, Wisconsin. He was a member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing Wisconsin's 17th Senate district during the 1919 and 1921 sessions. He also served three terms as register of deeds of Green County, Wisconsin.

Biography

Olson was born in Jordan, Wisconsin. he was the son of Rollin Olson (1832–1898) and Mary (Peterson) Olson (1837–1913),[1] who immigrated from Norway in 1845.[2] He attended Valparaiso University.[2] During the Spanish–American War, Olson served in the Wisconsin National Guard, achieving the rank of captain.[2] He died on November 23, 1945[2] and was buried in Old York Lutheran Cemetery in Green County, Wisconsin.[3]

Political career

Olson was elected to the Senate in 1918.[2] Previously, he served three terms as register of deeds of Green County, Wisconsin.[2] He was a Republican.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Biographical Sketches. 1919. Wisconsin Blue Book. 2013-10-10.
  2. News: Oscar R. Olson Dies in Hospital. Monroe Evening Times. November 24, 1945. 8. Newspapers.com. January 11, 2018.
  3. News: Oscar R. Olson Funeral Rites at York Church Tuesday. Monroe Evening Times. November 26, 1945. 8. Newspapers.com. January 10, 2018.