Halvor L. Shirley (Breckenridge, MN)

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Halvor L. Shirley

Halvor L. Shirley (Oct 1862 – Nov 6, 1943)

Biography

  • Halvor L. Shirley
  • Birth: Oct 1862 Norway
  • Death: Nov 6, 1943 Breckenridge, Wilkin County, MN
  • Spouse: Berther M. Shirley (m.1886)


  • Came to America in 1869 with his parents when he was six years old.
  • They settled on a farm in Winnesheik County, Iowa.
  • He moved to Otter Tail County, MN in 1879.
  • He later moved to Breckenridge, Wilkin County, MN
  • Mayor of Breckenridge, MN
  • President of First National Bank, Breckenridge 1916-1936+, VP 1908-1915.
(Listed as President of FNB in 1930 US Federal Census)
  • MN House Representative 1919-1920 representing Wilkin county.
Link to his MN State Legislative Reference Library page (including his picture):
https://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail?ID=14774

Bank Officer Summary

During his banking career, H. L. Shirley was involved with the following bank(s):

  • First National Bank, Breckenridge, MN (Charter 4644): President 1916-1935; VP 1908...1915


$10 Series 1882 Brown Back pen signed by F.W. Johnson, Cashier, and H.L. Shirley, Vice-President


References

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