Calvert F. Spensley (January 2, 1846 – January 17, 1924) was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate.

Biography

Spensley was born on January 2, 1846, in Stockton-on-Tees, England,[1] where his father worked as the world's first rail station agent.[2] He moved to Shullsburg, Wisconsin in 1849 and to Mineral Point, Wisconsin in 1857. Later, he attended the Eastman Business College and Columbia Law School. During the American Civil War, Spensley served in the Union Army as a sergeant.

On October 13, 1869, Spensley married Clara J. Cobb. They had three children. Spensley died on January 17, 1924.

Political career

Spensley was a member of the Senate representing the 28th district from 1893 to 1896. Previously, he was Mayor of Mineral Point from 1877 to 1878 and Chairman of the Iowa County, Wisconsin Board of Supervisors from 1875 to 1876. He was a Republican.

References

  1. ↑ "Biographical Sketches". Wisconsin Blue Book. 1893. Retrieved 2013-10-19.
  2. ↑ "Descendant of First Rail Agent Is Dead". Wisconsin State Journal. February 10, 1924. p. 32. Retrieved April 28, 2018 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
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