La Follette family
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The La Follette family is a family of politicians from the United States
. Below is a list of members:
NOTE: Charles M. La Follette was also great-grandson of U.S. Representative William Heilman
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. Below is a list of members:
- Robert M. La Follette, Sr.Robert M. La Follette, Sr.Robert Marion "Fighting Bob" La Follette, Sr. , was an American Republican politician. He served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, was the Governor of Wisconsin, and was also a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin...
(1855–1925), District Attorney of Dane County, WisconsinDane County, WisconsinAs of the census of 2000, there were 426,526 people, 173,484 households, and 100,794 families residing in the county. The population density was 355 people per square mile . There were 180,398 housing units at an average density of 150 per square mile...
1880-1884; U.S. Representative from WisconsinWisconsinWisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
1885-1891; delegate to the Republican National Convention 1896, 1904; Governor of Wisconsin 1901-1906; U.S. Senator from Wisconsin 1906-1925; candidate for Republican nomination for President of the United States 1908, 1916; candidate for President of the United States 1924. Belle Case La FolletteBelle Case La FolletteBelle Case La Follette was a lawyer and a women's suffrage activist in Wisconsin, USA. La Follette worked with the women's peace party during World War I...
was his wife. Fola La FolletteFola La FolletteFlora Dodge 'Fola' La Follette was a women's suffrage and labor activist from Madison, Wisconsin, USA. At the time of her death in 1970, the New York Times highlighted her quotation: "A good husband is not a substitute for the ballot." She was the daughter of progressive politician Robert...
was his daughter; Fola La Follette's husband the playwright George MiddletonGeorge Middleton (playwright)George Middleton was an American playwright, director, and producer.-Career:He was famous for his plays The Failures and Adam and Eva...
was his son-in-law. His sister Josephine La Follette was married to Robert G. SiebeckerRobert G. SiebeckerRobert George Siebecker was an American jurist from Wisconsin.Siebecker was born in the town of Sumpter, in Sauk County, Wisconsin. In 1878, he graduated from University of Wisconsin and in 1880, graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School. While at the University, he meet Josephine La...
, Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme CourtWisconsin Supreme CourtThe Wisconsin Supreme Court is the highest appellate court in the state of Wisconsin. The Supreme Court has jurisdiction over original actions, appeals from lower courts, and regulation or administration of the practice of law in Wisconsin.-Location:...
. First cousin of William La Follette.- Robert M. La Follette, Jr.Robert M. La Follette, Jr.Robert Marion "Young Bob" La Follette, Jr. was an American senator from Wisconsin from 1925 to 1947, the son of Robert M. La Follette, Sr., the brother of Philip La Follette, and Fola La Follette, whose husband was the playwright George Middleton.- Early life:La Follette was born in Madison,...
(1895–1953), son of Robert M. La Follette, Sr.; U.S. Senator from Wisconsin 1925-1947, delegate to the Republican National Convention 1928, 1932.- Bronson La FolletteBronson La FolletteBronson Cutting La Follette was Attorney General of the state of Wisconsin. La Follette was a candidate for governor of Wisconsin in 1968 as a Democrat....
(1936-), son of Robert M. La Follette, Jr.; Attorney General of Wisconsin 1965-1969, 1975-1987.
- Bronson La Follette
- Philip La FollettePhilip La FollettePhilip Fox La Follette was an American politician from the US state of Wisconsin. He served three terms as the Governor of Wisconsin and helped create the Wisconsin Progressive Party.-Early life and family:...
(1897–1965), son of Robert M. La Follette, Sr.; District Attorney of Dane County, Wisconsin 1925-1927; Governor of Wisconsin 1931-1933, 1935-1939.
- Robert M. La Follette, Jr.
- Harvey Marion LaFolletteHarvey Marion LaFolletteHarvey Marion LaFollette was an Indiana teacher and educator who, as a young man, served two terms as Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction. He then moved to Tennessee where he established the town of LaFollette, Tennessee...
(1858-1929), brother of William La Follette and first cousin of Robert M. La Follette, Sr., Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction and one of the founders of LaFollette, Tennessee. - William La FolletteWilliam La FolletteWilliam Leroy La Follette was a member of the United States House of Representatives representing Washington. He represented the 3rd District from 1911 to 1915, and the 4th District from 1915 to 1919....
(1860–1934), first cousin of Robert M. La Follette, Sr.; Washington House of Representatives 1899-1901, U.S. Representative from Washington 1911-1919.- Suzanne La FolletteSuzanne La FolletteSuzanne Clara La Follette was an American journalist and author who advocated for libertarian feminism in the first half of the 20th century. As an editor she helped found several magazines. She was an early and ardent feminist and a vocal anti communist.-Family:She was born in Washington state...
(1893–1983), daughter of William La Follette; journalist. - Chester La FolletteChester La FolletteRobert Chester La Follette, was an American painter. His portrait of his cousin Senator Robert M. La Follette, Sr. hangs in the Senate Reception Room of he United States Capitol...
(1897–1993), son of William La Follette; painter. - William Leroy LaFollette, Jr.William Leroy LaFollette, Jr.William LeRoy "Roy" LaFollette Jr. was a political figure and lawyer. He served in the Washington House of Representatives in the State Legislature. He was elected Prosecuting Attorney of Whitman County several times...
(1890-1950), son of William La Follette; Washington House of Representatives 1939.- Mimi LaFollette SummerskillMimi LaFollette SummerskillMiriam LaFollette "Mimi" Summerskill was an educator, author, political activist, and vineyard owner.-Early Years and Education:Mimi was the eldest of four children...
(1917-2008), daughter of "Roy" LaFollette; author and educator- Richard L. WrightRichard L. WrightRichard LaFollette Wright is an American political leader who held a number of positions at both the state and national level. He served as Chief of Staff to the Governor of New Jersey in the Cabinet of Governor Jim Florio...
(1943-) son of Mimi LaFollette Summerskill; political leader
- Richard L. Wright
- Mimi LaFollette Summerskill
- Suzanne La Follette
- Charles M. La FolletteCharles M. La FolletteCharles Marion La Follette was an American lawyer and politician from Indiana. His great-grandfather was William Heilman, who was in the United States House of Representatives from Indiana...
(1898–1974), third cousin of Robert M. La Follette, Jr. and Philip La Follette; Indiana House of Representatives 1927-1929, U.S. Representative from IndianaIndianaIndiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
1943-1947. - Doug La Follette (1940-), great-grandson of Robert M. La Follette, Sr.'s uncle, Secretary of State of WisconsinSecretary of State of WisconsinThe Secretary of State of Wisconsin is an officer of the executive branch of the government of the U.S. state of Wisconsin, and the second in the order of succession of the Governor of Wisconsin, behind the Lieutenant Governor....
(1975–1979, 1983-present)
NOTE: Charles M. La Follette was also great-grandson of U.S. Representative William Heilman
William Heilman
William Heilman was a U.S. Representative from Indiana, great-grandfather of Charles Marion LaFollette....
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