Philip Nelson (Wisconsin politician)
| Philip Nelson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 25th district | |
| In office 1931–1943 | |
| Preceded by | Bruce Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Elmer Peterson |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Maple, Wisconsin |
Philip E. Nelson (September 1, `1891) was a Republican member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 25th District from 1931 to 1943.[1] He resided in Maple, Wisconsin, and was a delegate to the 1936 Republican National Convention.[2] Born in Curtiss, Wisconsin, he went to Williams Business School in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He was an accountant, managed cheese factories, and owned a general store. He served in the United States Army during World War I. He served on the Douglas County, Wisconsin. In 1927 and 1929, he also served in the Wisconsin State Assembly.[3]
References
- ↑ Wisconsin Blue Book, 1991-92 edition, (Statistics: History) page 662.
- ↑ Political Graveyard
- ↑ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1931,' Biographical Sketch of Philip E. Nelson, pg. 202