James H. Jensen
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BornAugust 16, 1864
Grantsburg, Wisconsin, US
DiedMarch 16, 1943 (aged 78)
Grantsburg, Wisconsin, US
Political partyRepublican
James H. Jensen | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office 1918–1919 | |
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| Born | August 16, 1864 Grantsburg, Wisconsin, US |
| Died | March 16, 1943 (aged 78) Grantsburg, Wisconsin, US |
| Political party | Republican |
James H. Jensen (August 16, 1864 – March 16, 1943) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
James Jensen was born on a farm near Grantsburg, Wisconsin. He was one of eight children born to Norwegian immigrants. Jensen was a businessman engaged in mercantile, lumber and real estate. He was first elected as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly during the 1917 session and was afterwards re-elected.[1] Other public positions he held included County Clerk and Chairman of the County Board of Burnett County, Wisconsin and Village President (similar to Mayor) of Grantsburg. He was a Republican.
He died at his home in Grantsburg on May 16, 1943.[2]
