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Christian C. Wellensgard

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Christian C. Wellensgard
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
In office
1906–1910
ConstituencyGreen Lake County
Personal details
Born(1849-07-29)July 29, 1849
Denmark
DiedNovember 15, 1926(1926-11-15) (aged 77)
Berlin, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
OccupationPolitician

Christian C. Wellensgard (July 29, 1849 – November 15, 1926) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

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Wellensgard was born on July 29, 1849, in Denmark.[1] He later moved to Berlin, Wisconsin.[2] He died in Berlin, Wisconsin on November 15, 1926.[3]

Career

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Wellensgard was elected to the Assembly in 1905 and re-elected in 1906. He was investigated for vote buying in 1909.[4] Additionally, he was a member of the Berlin School Board and the Berlin Common Council. He was a Republican.

References

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  1. ^ "Biographical Sketches". Blue Book of the State of Wisconsin. State of Wisconsin. 1909. p. 1120. Retrieved January 23, 2014 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ "Biographical Sketches: Christian C. Wellensgard". USGenWeb. Retrieved January 23, 2014.
  3. ^ Manitowoc Herald-News, November 16, 1926.
  4. ^ "'Fishing' Jaunt Pays. Quiz Is Sensational". The Oshkosh Northwestern. March 16, 1909. p. 1. Retrieved March 3, 2018 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon