H. J. Mortensen

Harry J. Mortensen (September 18, 1876 – July 24, 1970) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

H. J. Mortensen
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
In office
1908–1910
ConstituencyJuneau County
Personal details
Born(1876-09-18)September 18, 1876
Fountain, Wisconsin
DiedJuly 24, 1970(1970-07-24) (aged 93)
New Lisbon, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Carolyn Balgord
(m. 1906; died 1953)
Education
OccupationLawyer, politician

Biography

Mortensen was born on September 18, 1876, in Fountain, Wisconsin.[1] He graduated from what is now the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 1898 and the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1902.

He was married to Carolyn Balgord from 1906 until her death in 1953.[2]

Mortensen died on July 24, 1970.[2] He was buried in New Lisbon, Wisconsin.

Career

Mortensen was elected to the Assembly in 1908. Additionally, he was City Attorney of New Lisbon, District Attorney of Juneau County, Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin Commissioner of Insurance. He was a Republican.[1]

References

  1. "Biographical Sketches". Blue Book of the State of Wisconsin. State of Wisconsin. 1909. p. 1122. Retrieved January 23, 2014 via Google Books.
  2. "Harry J. Mortensen Dies; Was Active Progressive". The Capital Times. New Lisbon. July 25, 1970. p. 3. Retrieved June 25, 2020 via Newspapers.com.
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