Martin R. Carlson | |
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| Member of the Illinois Senate | |
| In office 1920–1936 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 2, 1877 Moline, Illinois |
| Died | April 7, 1971 (aged 93) Moline, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Dr. Hada Burkhard |
| Occupation | Farmer, businessman, politician |
Martin R. Carlson (May 2, 1877 – April 7, 1971) was an American politician and businessman who served as the mayor of Moline, Illinois, from 1911 to 1918 [1] and a member of the Illinois Senate for the 33rd district from 1919 to 1935. [2] A Republican, he served as the President pro tempore of the Illinois Senate from 1929 to 1931 and briefly served as acting Governor in 1929. [3]
Born to Moline native Olive M. ( née Wickstrom) and Swede G. F. Oscar Carlson, he established a stationery business with his brother in Moline in 1898, and married Dr. Hada Burkhard during his second term as mayor. [1] He had previously served on the Rock Island County Board of Supervisors, and was President of the John Ericson Republican League of Illinois. [4] Burkhard died in 1949 and Carlson died on April 7, 1971. [3]
References
- ^ a b Setterdahl, p. 23
- ^ Kestenbaum, Lawrence. "Index to Politicians: Carlsen to Carlson". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
- ^ a b "Ex-Senator, Mayor, Martin Carlson, Dies". The Daily Dispatch. April 8, 1971. p. 22. Retrieved November 30, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Blue Book, p. 202
Bibliography
- Emmerson, Louis L., ed. (1923). Blue Book of the State of Illinois 1923-1924. Springfield, Illinois: Illinois State Journal Co.
- Setterdahl, Lily (2003). Swedes in Moline, Illinois:1847-2002. uPUBLISH.com: Universal Publishers. ISBN 1-58112-582-8.
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Martin R. Carlson | |
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| Member of the Illinois Senate | |
| In office 1920–1936 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 2, 1877 Moline, Illinois |
| Died | April 7, 1971 (aged 93) Moline, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Dr. Hada Burkhard |
| Occupation | Farmer, businessman, politician |
Martin R. Carlson (May 2, 1877 – April 7, 1971) was an American politician and businessman who served as the mayor of Moline, Illinois, from 1911 to 1918 [1] and a member of the Illinois Senate for the 33rd district from 1919 to 1935. [2] A Republican, he served as the President pro tempore of the Illinois Senate from 1929 to 1931 and briefly served as acting Governor in 1929. [3]
Born to Moline native Olive M. ( née Wickstrom) and Swede G. F. Oscar Carlson, he established a stationery business with his brother in Moline in 1898, and married Dr. Hada Burkhard during his second term as mayor. [1] He had previously served on the Rock Island County Board of Supervisors, and was President of the John Ericson Republican League of Illinois. [4] Burkhard died in 1949 and Carlson died on April 7, 1971. [3]
References
- ^ a b Setterdahl, p. 23
- ^ Kestenbaum, Lawrence. "Index to Politicians: Carlsen to Carlson". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
- ^ a b "Ex-Senator, Mayor, Martin Carlson, Dies". The Daily Dispatch. April 8, 1971. p. 22. Retrieved November 30, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Blue Book, p. 202
Bibliography
- Emmerson, Louis L., ed. (1923). Blue Book of the State of Illinois 1923-1924. Springfield, Illinois: Illinois State Journal Co.
- Setterdahl, Lily (2003). Swedes in Moline, Illinois:1847-2002. uPUBLISH.com: Universal Publishers. ISBN 1-58112-582-8.
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