Herman John Severson (November 19, 1869 – September 2, 1950) was an American attorney, judge, and Progressive Republican politician.
Born in the Town of Christiana, Dane County, Wisconsin, Severson grew up on his father's farm and then went to Stoughton Normal Institute, Red Wing College, Drake University and then received his law degree from University of Wisconsin Law School.
[1] Severson was president of the Iola State Bank and the Herald Publishing Company.
[2][3] In 1938, Severson was elected a Wisconsin Circuit Court judge[2] and served until 1950, when he died in office.
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