Byron C. Ostby
Byron C. Ostby | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Douglas County 1st district | |
| In office 1949–1951 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 17, 1924 Superior, Wisconsin, US |
| Died | April 28, 2003 (aged 78) Madison, Wisconsin, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Navy |
| Years of service | 1943–1946 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Byron C. Ostby (August 17, 1924 – April 28, 2003) was elected a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly at the age of 24, while still in law school.[1]
Biography
[edit]Ostby was born on August 17, 1924, in Superior, Wisconsin, son of Brynjulf Ostby and Ingeborg C. (Lerann) Ostby.[2] During World War II, he served with the United States Navy. Ostby then received his bachelor and law degrees from University of Wisconsin–Madison and then practiced law. He served as honorary consul for Norway and was executive of the Wisconsin Railroad Association. As Honorary Consul to Norway, he was knighted by the king of Norway for his service. His parents (Brynjulf and Ingeborg) were also knighted by King Haakon. He married Helen Wear September 8, 1951, and had three children, Helen Signe Ostby, David Joel Ostby, and Laurie Ostby Kehler.[3][4] He died in Madison, Wisconsin.[5]
Political career
[edit]Ostby, a Republican, was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from Douglas County 1st District, 1949 to 1951.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Life". Chicago, Illinois: Life. February 6, 1950. p. 89. Retrieved May 10, 2022.
Politician. Sig member Byron Ostby, 24-year old law student, was elected Wisconsin state assemblyman in 1948.
{{cite magazine}}: Cite magazine requires|magazine=(help) - ^ "Byron C. Ostby". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2011-10-19.
- ^ Journal of the Senate. Madison, Wisconsin: State of Wisconsin. January 12, 1967. p. 56.
- ^ "Helen Ostby". Palo Alto Online. October 21, 2013. Retrieved May 10, 2022.
- ^ "AJR84: Enrolled Joint Resolution". Wisconsin State Legislature. Retrieved 2019-04-17.
- ^ Keane, Michael J. (2007). "Those Who Served: Wisconsin Legislators 1848–2007" (PDF). Wisconsin Blue Book 2007–2008. p. 164. ISBN 978-0-9752820-2-1.
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