Alfred Berglund Sr. (December 17, 1871 – November 20, 1962) was an American farmer and politician.
Alfred Berglund | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 6th district | |
| In office 1935–1946 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 17, 1871 Albert Lea, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | November 20, 1962 (aged 90) Youngtown, Arizona, U.S. |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | Rachel Berglund |
| Children | 4 |
Early life
editAlfred Berglund was born in Albert Lea, Minnesota, on December 17, 1871, the son of John Berglund (1834-1904) and Anna Marie Persdotter (1831-1934). Both his mother and father were immigrants from Sweden and had come from the village of Torpshammar.
Alfred attended Albert Lea Country School until graduation, when he started working as a farmer in the city.
Marriage and family
editBerglund married for the first time on June 14, 1898 in Isanti, Minnesota to Sadie Christine Olund (1873-1942). Together, they had the following children.
- Olive Eleanor A. Berglund (1902-1957)
- Mabel Pearl Berglund (1904-1978)
- Mildred Sigrid Berglund (1911-1999)
- Alfred Berglund Jr (1914-1977)
Career
editBerglund lived with his wife and family in Albert Lea, Minnesota. He was a farmer. Berglund served in the Minnesota Senate from 1935 to 1946. He later worked as director of the Freeborn County Historical Society.[1]
References
edit- ^ "Berglund, Sr., Alfred - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2022-10-20.
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