Julius M. Engebretson

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Julius M. Engebretson (December 25, 1864 – August 31, 1937) was an American politician, businessman, and farmer.

Engebretson was born in the town of Wiota, Lafayette County, Wisconsin. He was the son of Mathias Engebretson (1838-1926) and Guri Smedsrud Engebretson (1839-1912), both immigrants from Norway. Engebretson was a farmer and was involved with the Lafayette Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Engebretson served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1913 to 1919 and was a Republican. Later, he was involved with the Wisconsin Progressive Party. His son was George Engebretson who served in the Wisconsin State Senate. Engebretson died at his home in Wiota, Wisconsin.[1][2]

Notes

  1. ^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1917,' Biographical Sketch of J.M. Engebretson, pg. 533
  2. ^ 'Engebretson, Former Assemblyman, Dies,' Wisconsin State Journal, September 1, 1937, pg. 1