Svend Samuelson

Svend Samuelson (January 24, 1825 – January 15, 1891) was an American farmer and politician.

Samuelson was born in Christiana, Norway. In 1854, he emigrated to the United States and settled in the town of Liberty, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. He served as the Liberty town clerk and was a farmer. He served in the 15th Wisconsin Volunteer Regiment during the American Civil War. Samuelson served in the Wisconsin Assembly in 1871 and was a Republican. In 1875, Samuelson moved to Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. He died in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.[1][2]

Notes
  1. 'The Legislative Manuel of the State of Wisconsin 1871,' Biographical Sketch of Svend Samuelson, pg. 379
  2. 'About The County-Bay View and Vicinity-Death of Sven Samuelson', The Sturgeon Bay Advocate, January 17, 1891, pg.pg. 8


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