Victor Linley

Victor Linley Sr. (September 5, 1865 – November 19, 1915) was an American lawyer and Republican politician. He was the 11th mayor of Superior, Wisconsin, and represented northwest Wisconsin as a member of the Wisconsin Senate during the 1911 and 1913 sessions.

Victor Linley
Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 11th district
In office January 2, 1911 – January 4, 1915
Preceded by	George Hudnall
Succeeded by	Fred A. Baxter
12th Mayor of Superior, Wisconsin
In office April 1906 – April 1908
Preceded by	Charles N. O'Hare
Succeeded by	Frank R. Krumpton
Personal details
Born	(1865-09-05)September 5, 1865 Atchison, Kansas, U.S.
Died	November 19, 1915(1915-11-19) (aged 50) Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Resting place	Calvary Cemetery, Superior, Wisconsin
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Kathryn McDonough ​ ​ (m. 1898⁠–⁠1915)​
Children	Victor Linley Jr. (b. 1903; died 1945)
Profession	Lawyer

Biography

Linley was born on September 5, 1865, in Atchison, Kansas.^[1] He was a lawyer by trade. Linley died on November 19, 1915.

Political career

Linley was a member of the Senate during the 1911 and 1913 sessions. Previously, he was Mayor of Superior, Wisconsin from 1906 to 1908.^[2] He was a Republican.