Melvin Olson (May 18, 1887 – July 18, 1962) was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate.
Olson was born in Blanchard, Wisconsin. He later moved to South Wayne, Wisconsin. Olson was a farmer, store owner, and a farm implement and supply dealer. He served on the high school board.'Wisconsin Blue Book 1954,' Biographical Sketch of Melvin J. Olson, pg. 28 Olson died in Monroe, Wisconsin.'Former State Senator Melvin Olson Dies,' Racine Journal-Times, pg. 10A
Career Olson was a member of the Senate representing the 17th district from 1943 to 1954. Additionally, he was Village President, Village Treasurer and Assessor of South Wayne, as well as a delegate to the 1948 Republican National Convention.
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