Ben Halvorson (September 18, 1863 – November 6, 1933) was an American farmer, businessman, and politician.
Born in the town of
New Hope,
Portage County, Wisconsin
Portage County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of th2020 census the population was 70,377. Its county seat is Stevens Point.
Portage County comprises the Stevens Point, WI Micropolitan Statistical Area and is included in the ...
, Halverson went to Stevens Point High School in
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Stevens Point is the county seat of Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. The city was incorporated in 1858.
Its 2020 population of 25,666 makes it the largest city in the county. Stevens Point forms the core of the United States Census Bur ...
. He was a farmer and a dealer in pumps and windmills. From 1903 to 1907, Halverson was the county treasurer for Portage County. He also served as the New Hope town chairman. Halverson was chairman of the Portage County Board of Supervisors and was a
Republican
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* An advocate of a republic, a type of government that is not a monarchy or dictatorship, and is usually associated with the rule of law.
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. In 1923 and 1925, Halverson served in the
Wisconsin State Assembly
The Wisconsin State Assembly is the lower house of the Wisconsin Legislature. Together with the smaller Wisconsin Senate, the two constitute the legislative branch of the U.S. state of Wisconsin.
Representatives are elected for two-year terms, ...
. Halverson died at his farm house in New Hope, Wisconsin.
["Ben Halverson of New Hope Is Dead", '']Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune
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1863 births
1933 deaths
People from Portage County, Wisconsin
Businesspeople from Wisconsin
Farmers from Wisconsin
County officials in Wisconsin
County supervisors in Wisconsin
Mayors of places in Wisconsin
Republican Party members of the Wisconsin State Assembly
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