Melvin Olson (May 18, 1887 – July 18, 1962) was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate.
Olson was born in Blanchard, Wisconsin. He later moved to South Wayne, Wisconsin. Olson was a farmer, store owner, and a farm implement and supply dealer. He served on the high school board. Olson died in Monroe, Wisconsin.
Career
Olson was a member of the Senate representing the 17th district from 1943 to 1954. Additionally, he was Village President, Village Treasurer and Assessor of South Wayne, as well as a delegate to the 1948 Republican National Convention.
References
- "Olson, Melvin J." Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2013-10-11.
- Members of the Senate. Wisconsin Blue Book. 1950. Retrieved 2013-10-11.
- 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1954,' Biographical Sketch of Melvin J. Olson, pg. 28
- 'Former State Senator Melvin Olson Dies,' Racine Journal-Times, pg. 10A
- People from Lafayette County, Wisconsin
- Businesspeople from Wisconsin
- Farmers from Wisconsin
- School board members in Wisconsin
- Republican Party Wisconsin state senators
- 1887 births
- 1962 deaths
- People from South Wayne, Wisconsin
- 20th-century American businesspeople
- 20th-century members of the Wisconsin Legislature
- 20th-century mayors of places in Wisconsin