Conrad J. Weittenhiller

Conrad J. Weittenhiller (September 27, 1855 – November 7, 1927) was an American businessman, farmer, politician.

Personal life

Born in Platteville, Wisconsin, Weittenhiller went to public school and to Platteville Normal School. He worked as a cooper and was a farmer.[1] He was also involved with the creamery cooperative and the mining business.[1] Weittenhiller died in his home, in Platteville, Wisconsin, from a fall.[2]

Political career

Wettemhiller served on the Grant County, Wisconsin, Board of Supervisors and on the school board. In 1921, Weittenhiller served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Republican. During his time in office, he introduced a bill seeking to make out-of-state marriages subject to registration and the Wisconsin eugenics law.[3][4]

Notes
  1. Wisconsin Blue Book, 1921, Biographical Sketch of Conrad J. Weittenhiller, p. 269.
  2. Ex-Assemblyman Dies From Fall, Wisconsin State Journal, November 8, 1921, p. 4
  3. "Would Dampen Spirits of Ardent Elopers". Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune. January 29, 1921. p. 1. Retrieved June 30, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  4. "Marriages Out of State Left Alone". Marshfield Daily News. January 29, 1921. p. 1. Retrieved June 30, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. open access


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