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George D. "Geo. D., Geo. H." French
Senate 1909-10 (District 2)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Winona
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
2/6/1856
Birth Place:
Saratoga, Minnesota
Birth County:
Winona
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
5/2/1921
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Geo. D., Geo. H.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Saint Charles
Occupation (when first elected):
Banking, Real Estate and Insurance Business
EDUCATION
St. Charles Public Schools; Elementary School;
St. Charles Public Schools; Secondary;
Winona Normal School; Attended College;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
County Government:
Winona County, Minnesota (Register of Deeds; 12 years);
1895 to 1905
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Anna Williams (married March 7, 1879)
Children:
One child: Bayard French (son)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
The Minnesota Journal of the Senate, 1909 lists his middle initial as H. The Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1909 and Toensing list D.
He was raised on a farm.
He is buried at Hillside Cemetery, Saint Charles, Minnesota.
Body:
Senate
District:
02
Elected:
11/3/1908
Residence:
Saint Charles
Term of Office:
1/5/1909 to 1/1/1911
(Special Election)
Oath Date:
1/5/1909
Counties Represented:
Winona
Occupation:
Banking, Real Estate and Insurance Business
Party:
Republican
Committees:
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Banks and Banking
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Census
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Claims
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Engrossment
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Finance
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Manufactures
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Normal Schools
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Public Parks (Chair)
Session Notes:
He was elected in a special election held due to the death of Patrick Fitzpatrick. He was sworn in on the first day of session in 1909.
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