Christian_C._Wellensgard

Christian C. Wellensgard

Christian C. Wellensgard

American politician

Christian C. Wellensgard (July 29, 1849 – November 15, 1926) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

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Biography

Wellensgard was born on July 29, 1849, in Denmark.[1] He later moved to Berlin, Wisconsin.[2] He died in Berlin, Wisconsin on November 15, 1926.[3]

Career

Wellensgard was elected to the Assembly in 1905 and re-elected in 1906. He was investigated for vote buying in 1909.[4] Additionally, he was a member of the Berlin School Board and the Berlin Common Council. He was a Republican.

References

  1. [1]
    "Biographical Sketches". Blue Book of the State of Wisconsin. State of Wisconsin. 1909. p. 1120. Retrieved January 23, 2014 – via Google Books.
  2. [2]
    "Biographical Sketches: Christian C. Wellensgard". USGenWeb. Retrieved January 23, 2014.
  3. [3]
    Manitowoc Herald-News, November 16, 1926.
  4. [4]
    "'Fishing' Jaunt Pays. Quiz Is Sensational". The Oshkosh Northwestern. March 16, 1909. p. 1. Retrieved March 3, 2018 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon


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