Andrew J. Anderson
Andrew J. Anderson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office 1877 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Andrew Johanessen Anderson November 14, 1837 Lyngstad, Gran Municipality, Innlandet, Norway |
| Died | January 17, 1916 (aged 78) Neligh, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Lucinda A. Million (m. 1862) |
| Children | 4 |
| Occupation | Politician |
Andrew Johanessen Anderson (November 14, 1837 – January 17, 1916)[1][2] was an American politician who served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Anderson was born in Lyngstad in Gran Municipality, Norway.[2] He settled with his parents in the Town of Argyle, Wisconsin in 1851. There he became involved in business and farming. He married Lucinda A. Million (1841–1924) in 1862, and they had four children.[2] He died in Neligh, Nebraska in 1916.[2]
Political career
Anderson was a member of the Assembly during the 1877 session.[3] Other positions he held include chairman (similar to mayor) and town clerk of Argyle. He was a Republican.[4]
References
- ^ The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin (16th ed.). Madison, Wis. 1877. p. 465.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ a b c d "Andrew J. Anderson". Neligh Leader. Neligh, NB. January 21, 1916. p. 5. Retrieved December 15, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007–2008. p. 119.
- ^ History of La Fayette County, Wisconsin. Chicago: Western Historical Company. 1881. pp. 779–780.