Conrad Hollenbeck

Conrad Hollenbeck (November 19, 1847 – January 21, 1915) was a lawyer and politician who served in the Pennsylvania General Assembly, and later served as chief justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court for fourteen days, from January 7, 1915 until his death on January 21, 1915.

Early life, education, and career Born on his father's farm in Hebron, Potter County, Pennsylvania, Hollenbeck was the son of John and Emily (Parker) Hollenbeck.

He fought for the Union Army in the American Civil War, enlisting as a private in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on September 6, 1864 at the age of 16, and serving with the 207th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment. Hollenbeck took office at the beginning of January 1915, but died just fourteen days into his term, having been plagued by heart problems for the preceding two years.

He died at the age of 57 from heart disease.