W. L. Oltman

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W. L. Oltman was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

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Biography

Oltman was born on November 6, 1866. [1] He later resided in Diamond Bluff, Wisconsin, where he became a farmer.

Political career

Oltman was a member of the Assembly during the 1905 session. [2] Additionally, he was Chairman (similar to Mayor) of Diamond Bluff and Supervisor of Assessments of Pierce County, Wisconsin. He was a Republican.

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References

  1. THE BLUE BOOK OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN. Madison. 1905. p. 1113.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  2. Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. p. 164.