Harry W. Bolens

Harry W. Bolens was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate.

Biography

Bolens was born Harry Wilbur Bolens in Washington, Iowa, in 1864.[1] He moved with his family to Wisconsin in 1866, settling in Janesville, Wisconsin. Later, they moved to Port Washington, Wisconsin, in 1879. Bolens died in 1944. His former home, now known as the Harry W. Bolens House, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Career

Bolens was Mayor of Port Washington from 1906 to 1908 and again from 1910 to 1914. In 1920, Bolens was a candidate for the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 2nd congressional district. He lost to incumbent Edward Voigt. Bolens was a member of the Senate from 1933 to 1940. In 1938, he was a candidate for Governor of Wisconsin, losing to Julius P. Heil. Bolens was also a delegate to the 1944 Democratic National Convention.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Bolens, Harry Wilbur 1864 - 1944". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved 2011-12-07.
  2. ↑ "Harry W. Bolens". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2011-12-07.
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