Henry H. Bodenstab (June 29, 1874 – December 28, 1948) was an American lawyer and Republican politician. He served four years in the Wisconsin State Senate, representing the north side of the city of Milwaukee and northern Milwaukee County.

Henry Bodenstab
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 4th district
In office
January 4, 1909 – January 6, 1913
Preceded byTheodore C. Froemming
Succeeded byWilliam L. Richards
Personal details
Born
Henry H. Bodenstab

(1874-06-29)June 29, 1874
Howards Grove, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedDecember 28, 1948(1948-12-28) (aged 74)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placeForest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Anne Lynch
(m. 1899⁠–⁠1948)
Parent
EducationUniversity of Michigan Law School
OccupationLawyer, politician

Biography

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Bodenstab was born on June 29, 1874, in Howards Grove, Wisconsin.[1] His father, Julius Bodenstab, had just finished his second of two terms as a Liberal Republican member of the Assembly.[2]

He graduated from the University of Michigan Law School in 1898.[3][4]

He died in Milwaukee on December 28, 1948.[3]

Career

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Bodenstab was a member of the Senate from 1909 to 1912. He was a Republican.

He was a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in 1919, but was defeated by Victor L. Berger.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Biographical Sketches". Blue Book of the State of Wisconsin. State of Wisconsin. 1909. p. 1094. Retrieved July 3, 2020 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ Bashford, R. M., ed. The legislative manual of the state of Wisconsin: comprising the constitutions of the United States and of the state of Wisconsin, Jefferson's manual, forms and laws for the regulation of business; also, lists and tables for reference, etc. Sixteenth Annual Edition. Madison: E. B. Bolens, State Printer, 1877; pp. 207-209
  3. ^ a b The Michigan Alumnus, Volume 55. Alumni Association of the University of Michigan. 1948. p. 332. Retrieved July 3, 2020 – via Google Books.
  4. ^ "Statewide County WI Archives Biographies.....Bodenstab, Henry H." USGenWeb Archives. Retrieved November 4, 2011.
  5. ^ "Victor L. Berger Choice at Polls". Morning Register. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. December 20, 1919. p. 1. Retrieved July 3, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
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Wisconsin Senate
Preceded by
Theodore C. Froemming
Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 4th district
January 4, 1909 – January 6, 1913
Succeeded by