Conrad J. Weittenhiller

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

  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. "Would Dampen Spirits of Ardent Elopers". Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune. January 29, 1921. p. 1. Retrieved June 30, 2017 via Newspapers.com. open access
  4. "Marriages Out of State Left Alone". Marshfield Daily News. January 29, 1921. p. 1. Retrieved June 30, 2017 via Newspapers.com. open access


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