George Engebretson

George Engebretson (June 3, 1890 - November 19, 1961) was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate.

Biography

Engebretson was born in Warren, Illinois.[1] He later moved with his family to Wiota, Wisconsin and attended the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. He was a farmer and insurance agent. Engebretson died in a hospital in Monroe, Wisconsin.[2]

Career

Engebretson was elected to the Senate representing the 17th district as a Republican in 1932. He was defeated for re-election in 1938 as a member of the Wisconsin Progressive Party.[3]

Family

His father was Julius M. Engebretson who served in the Wisconsin State Assembly.[4]

References
  1. Members of the Senate. Wisconsin Blue Book. 1937. Retrieved 2013-10-08.
  2. 'George Engebretson, Wiota, 71, Ex-State Senator, Dies,' Wisconsin State Journal, November 20, 1961, section 2, pg. 4
  3. "Engebretson, George". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2013-10-08.
  4. 'Engebretson, Former Assemblyman Dies,' Wisconsin State Journal, September 1, 1937, pg. 1
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