John J. Mertens

John J. Mertens was a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives and the South Dakota Senate.[1]

Biography

Mertens was born on July 16, 1869 in Two Rivers, Wisconsin.[2] He attended Hamline University and served in the United States Army, achieving the rank of captain.

Political career

Mertens was a member of the House of Representatives from 1909 to 1912 and of the Senate from 1921 to 1924. He was a Republican.

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References
  1. "Mertens, John J." Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2015-05-17.
  2. "Biographical Legislature". South Dakota Legislative Manual. Retrieved 2015-05-17.
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