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William Fehlandt

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Henry Frederick William Fehlandt (December 20, 1851 – October 18, 1928) was an American farmer, businessman, and politician.

Born in Picher, Mecklenburg Schwerin, Germany, Fehlandt emigrated to the United States and settled in the town of Roxbury, Dane County, Wisconsin. He was a farmer in the town of Berry, Wisconsin. He served on the Berry Town Board and was chairman of the town board. He also served on the Dane County Board of Supervisors. In 1889, Fehllandt served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Democrat. From 1891 to 1895, Fehlandt served as clerk of the Wisconsin Circuit Court for Dane County. He also served as jury commissioner for Dane County. In 1905, Fehlandt sold his farm and moved to Madison, Wisconsin. He was involved with the Dane County Agricultural Society and with the fire insurance business. Fehlandt died in Madison, Wisconsin.[1][2]

Notes

  1. ^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1889,' Biographical Sketch of Henry Frederick William Fehlandt, pg. 504
  2. ^ 'Succumbs William Fehlandt-Fehlandt Rites To Be Held Saturday,' Wisconsin State Journal, October 19, 1928, pg. 1