About H. J. Mortensen
Lived 1876 – 1970 (aged 93). H. J. Mortensen was an American lawyer and politician.
Harry J. Mortensen (September 18, 1876 – July 24, 1970) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Biography Mortensen was born on September 18, 1876, in Fountain, Wisconsin. 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.
Mortensen died on July 24, 1970. 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.
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Who was H. J. Mortensen?
American lawyer and politician (1876-1970)
When was H. J. Mortensen born?
H. J. Mortensen was born on 18 September 1876 in Fountain.
When did H. J. Mortensen die?
H. J. Mortensen died on 24 July 1970 in New Lisbon.
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H. J. Mortensen was a lawyer and politician.
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H. J. Mortensen was American.
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