Alonzo J. Mathison
American politician (1876–1941)
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Alonzo John Mathison[1] (July 13, 1876 – November 11, 1941) was an American machinist, businessman, and politician.
BornJuly 13, 1876
Stoughton, Wisconsin, US
DiedNovember 11, 1941 (aged 65)
Beloit, Wisconsin, US
OccupationMachinist, businessman, politician
Alonzo J. Mathison | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office 1919 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 13, 1876 Stoughton, Wisconsin, US |
| Died | November 11, 1941 (aged 65) Beloit, Wisconsin, US |
| Party | Republican |
| Occupation | Machinist, businessman, politician |
Biography
Mathison was born in Stoughton, Wisconsin, the son of Thorwald C. Mathison (1852–1894) and Carrie (née Jacobson) Mathison (1845–1919).[2] He worked in a grocery store and then worked as a machine shop foreman for Fairbanks Morse & Company in Beloit, Wisconsin. Mathison was also in the real estate business. Mathison served on the Beloit Common Council. In 1919, Mathison served in the Wisconsin State Assembly as a Republican.[3][4]
Mathison died at his home in Beloit following a long illness,[5] and he was buried at Riverside Cemetery in Stoughton.[6]
