William O. Hansen

For others of a similar name, see William Hansen.

William O. Hansen was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Hansen was born on October 7, 1860 in Beloit, Wisconsin. Jobs he held include blacksmith. In 1889, Hansen married Nellie Gravdale and they would have four children. Hansen and his wife were Lutherans.[1] He died on October 22, 1930.

His twin brother, Edward F. Hansen, was also a member of the Assembly.

Political career

Hansen was elected to the Assembly in 1904.[2] Previously, he had been a Beloit alderman from 1890 to 1892. He was a Republican.

References

  1. ↑ Halvor L. Skavlem (1915). THE SKAVLEM AND ÖDEGAARDEN FAMILIES. pp. 90–91.
  2. ↑ THE BLUE BOOK OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN. Madison. 1905. p. 1116.

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