John Anderson (Wisconsin senator)

American politician from Wisconsin

For others of the same name, see John Anderson.

John A. Anderson (December 28, 1870 - August 7, 1954) was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate.

## Biography[edit]

Anderson was born on December 28, 1870, in Carver County, Minnesota.[1] He attended Gustavus Adolphus College.

## Career[edit]

Anderson was elected to the Senate in 1930 on the Wisconsin Progressive Party ticket. He was re-elected the following term.[2] Additionally, he was a member of the school board and Mayor of Barron, Wisconsin. He was a Republican.

Anderson later moved to Los Angeles, California, where he became involved in real estate. He died in his home there.[2]

## References[edit]

1. ^ Members of the Senate. Wisconsin Blue Book. 1933. p. 224. Retrieved 2013-10-21. "Ingram Erle+Wisconsin."
2. ^ a b "John A. Anderson", Wisconsin State Journal (August 25, 1954), p. 4.