About James H. Jensen
Lived 1864 – 1943 (aged 78). James H. Jensen was an American politician.
James H. Jensen (August 16, 1864 – March 16, 1943) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Biography James Jensen was born on a farm near Grantsburg, Wisconsin. He was one of eight children born to Norwegian immigrants. Jensen was a businessman engaged in mercantile, lumber and real estate. He was first elected as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly during the 1917 session and was afterwards re-elected. Other public positions he held included County Clerk and Chairman of the County Board of Burnett County, Wisconsin and Village President (similar to Mayor) of Grantsburg. He was a Republican.
He died at his home in Grantsburg on May 16, 1943.
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Wisconsin State Assemblyman
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James H. Jensen was born on 16 August 1864.
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James H. Jensen died on 16 March 1943.
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James H. Jensen was a politician.
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