Oscar R. Olson

Oscar R. Olson (March 24, 1869 – November 23, 1945) was an American farmer, banker, and Republican politician from Blanchardville, Wisconsin. He was a member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing Wisconsin's 17th Senate district during the 1919 and 1921 sessions. He also served three terms as register of deeds of Green County, Wisconsin.

Oscar R. Olson
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 17th district
In office
January 6, 1919 – January 1, 1923
Preceded byPlatt Whitman
Succeeded byOlaf H. Johnson
Register of Deeds of Green County, Wisconsin
In office
January 1, 1893 – January 1, 1899
Preceded byJ. A. Kettleson
Succeeded byJohn Lewis
Personal details
Born(1869-03-24)March 24, 1869
Jordan, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedNovember 23, 1945(1945-11-23) (aged 76)
Resting placeOld York Lutheran Cemetery, York, Green County, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceWisconsin National Guard
United States Volunteers
Years of service1895–1901
RankCaptain
Unit1st Reg. Wis. Infantry
Battles/warsSpanish–American War

Biography

Olson was born in Jordan, Wisconsin. he was the son of Rollin Olson (1832–1898) and Mary (Peterson) Olson (1837–1913),[1] who immigrated from Norway in 1845.[2] He attended Valparaiso University.[2] During the Spanish–American War, Olson served in the Wisconsin National Guard, achieving the rank of captain.[2] He died on November 23, 1945[2] and was buried in Old York Lutheran Cemetery in Green County, Wisconsin.[3]

Political career

Olson was elected to the Senate in 1918.[2] Previously, he served three terms as register of deeds of Green County, Wisconsin.[2] He was a Republican.[2]

References
  1. Biographical Sketches. Wisconsin Blue Book. 1919. Retrieved 2013-10-10.
  2. "Oscar R. Olson Dies in Hospital". Monroe Evening Times. November 24, 1945. p. 8. Retrieved January 11, 2018 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  3. "Oscar R. Olson Funeral Rites at York Church Tuesday". Monroe Evening Times. November 26, 1945. p. 8. Retrieved January 10, 2018 – via Newspapers.com. open access


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