Representative Ole Gilbertson View All Years

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Compiled Historical Information
Date of Death: 10/2/1952
Birth County: Winneshiek
Party Affiliation: Republican
Assemblies Served:
House: 39 (1921) - 41 (1925)
Home County: Winneshiek
Ole Gilbertson
Winneshiek County
Representative from Winneshiek county, was born in Winneshiek county, November 20, 1861, where he has resided ever since. Attended rural and common schools. Has been engaged in farming and buying and shipping horses for a period of thirty years. Was married to Emma Hovden, May 25, 1882. To them were born eight children, one girl and seven boys. Elected representative in 1920. Republican in politics. Is a Lutheran.