Elmer E. Haight

Elmer E. Haight (April 1, 1861 – February 11, 1934) was an American businessman, farmer, and politician.

Elmer E. Haight
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
In office
1908–1912
ConstituencyColumbia County Second District
Personal details
Born(1861-04-01)April 1, 1861
Empire, Wisconsin
DiedFebruary 11, 1934(1934-02-11) (aged 72)
Poynette, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
OccupationFarmer, postmaster, politician

Born in the town of Empire, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, Haight moved with his parents to Fond du Lac, Wisconsin where he went to Fond du Lac High School. Haight then moved to Lowville, Columbia County, Wisconsin and was a farmer. In 1909 and 1911, Haight served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Republican. Haight also lived in Poynette, Wisconsin, where he had a hardware and cold storage business. Haight was serving as postmaster for Poynette when he died.[1] He died at his home in Poynette, Wisconsin after a short illness.[2][3]

References
  1. "Senate Confirms 27 Badger Postmasters". Oshkosh Daily Northwestern. January 27, 1931. p. 5. Retrieved January 8, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. Wisconsin Blue Book, 1911, Biographical Sketch of Elmer E. Haight, p. 755.
  3. "Postmaster at Poynette Dies". Wisconsin State Journal. Poynette. February 12, 1934. p. 6. Retrieved June 30, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.


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