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20th century American politician
William A. Freehoff
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 33rd district
In office
January 2, 1939 – January 6, 1947
Preceded byChester Dempsey
Succeeded byChester Dempsey
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Waukesha 1st district
In office
January 3, 1921 – January 5, 1925
Preceded byJohn F. Buckley
Succeeded byEvan G. Davies
Personal details
Born(1889-12-27)December 27, 1889
Greenfield, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedJanuary 22, 1950(1950-01-22) (aged 60)
Waukesha, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placeSalem Cemetery, Wales, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
SpouseRuth Florence Williams
Parent
EducationUniversity of Wisconsin
OccupationFarmer, insurance executive

William Adolph Freehoff (December 27, 1889 – January 22, 1950) was an American farmer, insurance executive, and Republican politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin Senate (1939–1947) and State Assembly (1921–1925), representing Waukesha County.

Biography

Freehoff was born December 27, 1889, in Greenfield, La Crosse County, Wisconsin. He went on to attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Afterwards, he joined the school's staff. On August 15, 1916, Freehoff married Ruth Florence Williams. He died on January 22, 1950, in Waukesha, Wisconsin. His father Henry Freehoff also served in the Wisconsin Legislature.

Political career

Freehoff was a member of the Assembly from 1921 to 1924. He was a Republican. In 1938, he defeated the incumbent, Democratic State Senator Chester E. Dempsey. Dempsey left the Democratic Party in 1940, and ran against Freehoff in the 1942 primary election, losing with 4,260 votes to 4,575 for Freehoff and 1020 for a third candidate. In 1946, Dempsey defeated Freehoff in the primary, with 10,075 votes to 8,798. He won the general election.

References

  1. MEMBERS OF THE SENATE. Wisconsin Blue Book 1946. 1946. Retrieved 2013-11-25.
  2. 'William A. Freehoff, 60, Former Legislator Dies,' Kenosha Evening News, January 23, 1950, pg. 5
  3. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1923,' Biographical Sketch of William A. Freehoff, pg. 638-639
  4. "Chester Dempsey Quits Democrats to Support Wilkie". Wisconsin State Journal July 12, 1940; p. 20, col. 4
  5. Ohm, Howard F.; Kuehn, Hazel L., ed. The Wisconsin Blue Book 1944 Madison: State of Wisconsin, 1944; p. 413
  6. Ohm, Howard F.; Kuehn, Hazel L., ed. The Wisconsin Blue Book 1948 Madison: State of Wisconsin, 1948; pp. 609, 680

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Wisconsin State Assembly
Preceded byJohn F. Buckley Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Waukesha 1st district
January 3, 1921 – January 5, 1925 		Succeeded byEvan G. Davies
Wisconsin Senate
Preceded byChester Dempsey Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 33rd district
January 2, 1939 – January 6, 1947 		Succeeded byChester Dempsey


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