Michael F. Blenski

Michael Blenski
Michael Blenski
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly; from the Milwaukee 12th district
	In office; January 3, 1893 – January 7, 1895
Preceded by	Michał Kruszka
Succeeded by	Andrew H. Boncel
Personal details
Born	September 27, 1862; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting place	Saint Adalberts Cemetery, Milwaukee
Political party	Democratic
Spouses	Florentina Niestatek (m. 1884; died 1896); Jadwiga Rosanowaska;
Children	Florentina Niestatek; Martin F. Blenski; (b. 1884; died 1943); Leo Michael Blenski; (b. 1888; died 1950); Joseph Blenski; (b. 1890; died 1890); with Jadwiga Rosanowaska; Jadwiga Blenski; (b. 1903; died 1909); Tadeusz Blenski; (b. 1904; died 1909); Felicja Seweryna Blenski; (b. 1906; died 1909); Michael Francis Blenski; (b. 1912; died 2005); Roman Richard Blenski; (b. 1917; died 2002);
Occupation	Bookkeeper

Michael F. Blenski (September 27, 1862 – March 23, 1932) was a Polish American immigrant, book-keeper, and Democratic politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the south side of the city of Milwaukee during the 1893 session.

Early life

Blenski was born in

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

.

Career

After settling in the United States, Blenski worked as a

bookkeeper. He also worked in the Wisconsin Land Office and the Mendota Hospital for the Insane. From 1881 to 1888, Blenski served in the Wisconsin National Guard. He also served as a judge of the Milwaukee Civil Court.^[1]

Blenski was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1893 to 1894. In 1906, he was a candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin, losing to William D. Connor. Additionally, he was a delegate to the 1912 Democratic National Convention, where he was a member of the Committee to Notify Vice-Presidential Nominee. He was one of the first members of the Polish-American community in Milwaukee to serve in elected office.^[2]

Personal life

His son,

Milwaukee, Wisconsin in a hospital following surgery.^[3]^[4]

References

^ "Blenski family of Wisconsin". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2014-02-01.
^ "Milwaukee Polonia: Leaders and Leadership". University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee. Retrieved 2020-11-13.
^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1893,' Biographical Sketch of Michael F. Blenski, pg. 648
^ 'Vet Jurist At Milwaukee Passes Away,' Manitowoc Herald News, March 24, 1932, pg. 1

[1] "Blenski family of Wisconsin". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2014-02-01.

[2] "Milwaukee Polonia: Leaders and Leadership". University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee. Retrieved 2020-11-13.

[3] 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1893,' Biographical Sketch of Michael F. Blenski, pg. 648

[4] 'Vet Jurist At Milwaukee Passes Away,' Manitowoc Herald News, March 24, 1932, pg. 1

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