Andrew Johanessen Anderson (November 14, 1837 – January 17, 1916)[1][2] was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Anderson was born in Lyngstad in the municipality of Gran, Norway.[2] He settled with his parents in Argyle, Wisconsin in 1851. There he became involved in business and farming. He married Lucinda A. Million (1841–1924) in 1862, and they had four children.[2] He died in Neligh, Nebraska in 1916.[2]

Political career

Anderson was a member of the Assembly during the 1877 session.[3] Other positions he held include chairman (similar to mayor) and town clerk of Argyle. He was a Republican.[4]

References

  1. ↑ The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin (16th ed.). Madison, Wis. 1877. p. 465.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Andrew J. Anderson". Neligh Leader. Neligh, NB. January 21, 1916. p. 5. Retrieved December 15, 2021 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  3. ↑ Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007–2008. p. 119.
  4. ↑ History of La Fayette County, Wisconsin. Chicago: Western Historical Company. 1881. pp. 779–780.
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