James H. Jensen

For others of a similar name, see James Jensen.

James H. Jensen (August 16, 1864 – March 16, 1943) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.[1]

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, Wisconsin. He was a Republican.

References

  1. ^ Paul F. Hunter, ed. (1919). The Wisconsin Blue Book. p. 476.

Other sources

  • Smallwood, William Hillary ed. (1905) Commemorative Biographical Record of the Upper Lake Region (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Company)


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