Emil Von Seggern

Emil Von Seggern
Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 12th district
In office
January 5, 1937 – January 7, 1941
Preceded byPosition created
Succeeded byGeorge Weborg
Member of the Nebraska House of Representatives from the 26th district
In office
January 1, 1935 – January 5, 1937
Preceded byR. V. Graff
Succeeded byPosition abolished
Personal details
Born(1882-02-28)February 28, 1882
Hooper, Nebraska
DiedSeptember 12, 1942(1942-09-12) (aged 60)
Omaha, Nebraska
PartyDemocratic
Spouse
Margaret Romberg
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(m. 1908)​
Children3
EducationFremont Normal School
OccupationNewspaper editor and publisher

Emil M. Von Seggern (February 28, 1882 – September 12, 1942) was a Democratic politician from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska House of Representatives from the 26th district from 1935 to 1937 and as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 12th district from 1937 to 1941.

Early life

Von Seggern was born in Hooper, Nebraska, in 1882. He graduated from Hooper High School and Fremont Normal School. In 1903, Von Seggern published the Nebraska Volksblatt, a German-language newspaper, in West Point.[1] He shut down the Volksblatt in 1916 and sold the subscription list to the Omaha Daily Tribune, and purchased the West Point Republican.[1][2][3] He served on the West Point City Council, and oversaw modernization efforts in the city, including the creation of the city sewer system, lighting plant, and paving.[1]

Nebraska House of Representatives

In 1934, Von Seggern ran for the Nebraska House of Representatives from the 26th district,[4] challenging incumbent State Representative R. V. Graff in the Democratic primary.[5] He defeated Graff, winning 48 percent of the vote to Graff's 24 percent and R. L. Crawford's 28 percent.[6] In the general election, Von Seggern defeated Republican O. H. Brockman with 60 percent of the vote.[7]

Nebraska Legislature

When the bicameral legislature was abolished and replaced with a unicameral body, Von Seggern ran for the legislature in the newly created 12th district. In the nonpartisan primary, he faced State Senator Arthur L. Neumann, former State Representative Nels Johnson, Martin Roth, Dudley Beck. Von Seggern placed first in the primary, and proceeded to the general election with Neumann.[8] In the general election, Von Seggern defeated Neumann with 56 percent of the vote.[9]

In 1938, Von Seggern ran for re-election, and was challenged by Reverend Fred Hall.[10] In the nonpartisan primary election, Von Seggern placed first, winning 70 percent of the vote to Hall's 30 percent. He defeated Hall with 65 percent of the vote in the general election.[11]

Von Seggern declined to seek re-election in 1940, citing his need to focus on his newspaper.[12]

Personal life and death

Von Seggern married Margaret Romberg in 1908.[13] They had three sons. He died on September 12, 1942, following complications from a sinus operation.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Von Seggern dies after operation". Lincoln Evening Journal. September 12, 1942. p. 1. Retrieved August 22, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ↑ "Absorbs West Point Paper". Norfolk Daily News. January 2, 1917. p. 1. Retrieved August 22, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ↑ "Bogues Buy West Point Newspaper". Fremont Tribune. September 27, 1963. p. 2. Retrieved August 22, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ↑ "Von Seggern Files for State Rep". Cuming County Democrat. West Point, Nebraska. May 3, 1934. p. 1. Retrieved August 22, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ↑ "Mail Vote to Decide Contest in Holt County". Norfolk Daily News. August 16, 1934. p. 1. Retrieved August 22, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ↑ Swanson, Harry R. (1934). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, Held August 14, 1934 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
  7. ↑ Swanson, Harry R. (1934). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, General Election, Held November 6, 1934 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
  8. ↑ "O'Gara Appears Winner in Close Unicameral Race". Norfolk Daily News. April 15, 1936. p. 1. Retrieved August 22, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ↑ Nebraska Blue Book 1936 (PDF). Nebraska Legislative Council. 1937. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Panorama of Nebraska: Who's Who in the Coming Primary Election". Sunday World-Herald. Omaha, Nebraska. July 17, 1938. p. 5C. Retrieved August 22, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ↑ Swanson, Harry R. (1938). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, August 9, 1938, General Election, November 8, 1938 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Von Seggern Not to Run". Nebraska State Journal. Lincoln, Nebraska. February 2, 1940. p. 3. Retrieved August 22, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  13. ↑ "EDITOR IS MARRIED". The Norfolk Weekly News-Journal. January 10, 1908. p. 7. Retrieved August 22, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
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