Henry_G._Klinefelter

Henry G. Klinefelter

Henry G. Klinefelter

19th century American politician

Henry Gracely Klinefelter (October 22, 1843 – March 22, 1910) was an American farmer and Republican politician. He served one term in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Dane County.

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Biography

Born in Marion County, Ohio, Klinefelter went to Mukwonago High School in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. In 1846, Klinefelter settled in the community of Nora, in the town of Cottage Grove, Dane County, Wisconsin Territory. Klinefelter was a farmer and tobacco buyer. During the American Civil War, Klinefelter served in Company D of the 7th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment, a part of the famous Iron Brigade, eventually being promoted to Second Lieutenant of the 51st Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment shortly before the end of the war. After the death of his first wife, Lydia Hoffman Klinefelter (1849–1871), Klinefelter married Frances A. Devoe (1849–1919) in 1872.[1] Klinefelter served as justice of the peace and a census enumerator, and was a Republican. In 1889, Klinefelter served in the Wisconsin State Assembly.[2] He died in Madison, Wisconsin.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    "Mrs. Henry G. Klinefelter". Wisconsin State Journal. December 4, 1919. p. 16. Retrieved January 21, 2019 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  2. [2]
    Timme, Ernst G., ed. (1889). "Biographical Sketches" (PDF). The Blue Book of the State of Wisconsin (Report). State of Wisconsin. p. 505. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  3. [3]
    Upon the death of Hon. Henry G. Klinefelter (PDF) (Joint Resolution 20). Wisconsin Legislature. 1911. p. 1103-1104. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
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