Ove H. Berg

Ove H. Berg (December 20, 1840 – March 30, 1922) was an American politician and businessman.

Born in the Duchy of Schleswig, then a Danish fief Berg was educated in the public schools in Denmark. He emigrated to the United States, with his family, in 1881. He settled in Ashland, Wisconsin, in 1883, and owned a meat market and grocery store. He served on the board of education and was involved in the Republican Party. In 1907 and 1911, Berg served in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Berg died in New London, Wisconsin.[1][2]

Notes
  1. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1911,' Biographical Sketch of Ove H. Berg, pg. 750-751
  2. 'Ove H. Berg, Former Assemblyman Dies,' Wisconsin State Journal, April 14, 1922, pg. 9


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