William E. Carlson

William Carlson
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 41st District
In office January 4, 1953 – January 6, 1947
Governor	Luther Youngdahl C. Elmer Anderson
Personal details
Born	(1912-08-30)August 30, 1912 Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
Died	March 13, 1999(1999-03-13) (aged 86) Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
Resting place	Resurrection Cemetery Mendota Heights, Minnesota, U.S.
Alma mater	Harvard University University of St. Thomas
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Navy
Battles/wars	World War II

William E. Carlson (August 30, 1912 – March 13, 1999) was an American politician, educator, and businessman.

Biography

Carlson was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. He graduated from University of St. Thomas and was in the insurance business. He went to Harvard University for two months in 1942 and took a communications course. Carlson taught English literature at the University of St. Thomas. Carlson served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1947 to 1952 and was a Democrat. In 1952, Carlson ran for the United States Senate seat from Minnesota and lost the election to Edward Thye, the Republican candidate. Carlson served on the Ramsey County, Minnesota Commission 1957 to 1962. He then served on the Saint Paul City Council from 1966 to 1971 and as Ramsey County Assessor from 1971 to 1977. He died of a heart attack at his home in Saint Paul, Minnesota at age 86.

External links

• William E. Carlson at Find a Grave