J. S. Brenner

John Skoning Brenner (January 2, 1911 – July 24, 1980) was an American politician in the state of Montana. A Republican, he served in the Montana House of Representatives from 1949 to 1952 and Montana Senate from 1952 to 1966. In 1963, he served as minority leader of the state Senate.^[1] Born at Elgin, Illinois in 1911, Brenner attended the New Mexico Military Institute, Montana State University, and the University of Pennsylvania.^[2] He was a cattle rancher and lived in Grant, Beaverhead County, Montana.^[3] He was also a member and president of the Montana Stock Growers Association.^[4] He was defeated for reelection to the state Senate in 1966 by Frank W. Hazelbaker.^[5]

J. S. Brenner
Member of the Montana State Senate
In office 1952–1966
Member of the Montana House of Representatives
In office 1949–1952
Personal details
Born	John Skoning Brenner (1911-01-02)January 2, 1911 Elgin, Illinois, U.S.
Died	June 24, 1980(1980-06-24) (aged 69) Dillon, Montana, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Residence(s)	Grant, Beaverhead County, Montana
Occupation	rancher