Elmer D. Morse

Elmer D. Morse
Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 18th district
In office 1901–1905
Personal details
Born	April 6, 1844 Madison, New York
Died	February 13, 1921
Political party	Republican
Residence	Princeton, Wisconsin
Profession	Politician

Elmer D. Morse was a Republican member of the Wisconsin State Senate.

Biography

Morse was born in Madison, New York on April 6, 1844. He came to Princeton, Wisconsin with his parents at the age of three.^[1]

He entered the Army in 1861, serving four years, and attending school for one year after being discharged. He was later employed in the lumber, grain, and produce business. At the organization of the Princeton State Bank in 1893, he was elected vice-president. When the Montello State Bank was organized a few years later, he became its president. While he had always taken an active part in politics, he had never held a political office, until he was elected to the Wisconsin State Senate.^[2] Morse died on February 13, 1921.^[3]

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