W. A. Greenlund

W. A. Greenlund

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Born February 20, 1873 (1873-02-20)
Titusville, Pennsylvania United States
Died August 23, 1935 (1935-08-24) (aged 62)
Occupation American politician

William A. Greenlund (February 20, 1873 – August 23, 1935)[1] was an American politician who served as the 33rd Lieutenant Governor of Ohio from 1913 to 1915 under Governor James M. Cox.[2]

Biography

W. A. Greenlund was born in Titusville, Pennsylvania, February 20, 1873. His father was an immigrant from Denmark. W. A. was educated at public schools and high school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 1891 he moved to Cleveland, Ohio and engaged in the real estate business.[3]

In 1901, Greenlund married Burleigh M. Fritz of Cleveland. The only office he held before becoming Lieutenant Governor was as a Democratic State Senator from Cuyahoga County in the 80th General Assembly.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Ohio Legislative History: 1909-1912. 1. F.J. Heer Printing. 1912. Retrieved 2015-05-12.
  2. ↑ "Lieutenant Governors Of The State Of Ohio: 1852 - Present". Ohio Secretary of State. Retrieved 2012-01-24.
  3. 1 2 Mercer, James K. (1913). Ohio Legislative History: 1909-1913. Columbus: Edward T Miller. p. 513.
Political offices
Preceded by
Hugh L. Nichols		 Lieutenant Governor of Ohio
1913–1915 		Succeeded by
John H. Arnold
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