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Anderson, John J. "J.J."

Sessions Served    Other Information

House 1911 (District 58)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Douglas

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1871
Birth Place: Westergotland
Birth County:
Birth Country: Sweden
Date of Death: 4/??/1911
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: J.J.
City of Residence (when first elected): Alexandria
Occupation (when first elected): Proprietor and Manager; House-Furnishing, Undertaking and Music Establishment

EDUCATION

Alexandria Public Schools; Elementary School;
Alexandria High School; Secondary;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Mayor: Alexandria, Minnesota; 1910 to 1911 [Elected]

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He came to New York when he was one year old, with his parents. After three months they moved to Alexandria, Minnesota. He moved to North Dakota for four years for business purposes around 1901. He returned to Alexandria, Minnesota in 1905.

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Total Days Served: 109

SESSIONS SERVED

37th Legislative Session (1911-1912)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1911
Body: House
District: 58
Elected: 11/8/1910
Residence: Alexandria
Term of Office: 1/2/1911 to 4/20/1911 (unfinished term)
Oath Date: 1/3/1911
Counties Represented: Douglas
Occupation: Proprietor and Manager; House-Furnishing, Undertaking and Music Establishment
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Claims
  • Commerce and Retail Trade
  • Illuminating Oils
  • Mines and Minerals
  • Public Buildings
  • State and Other Libraries
Reason for unfinished term: Death
Session Notes: He died while in office, shortly after adjournment. His term end date is uncertain since we don't know his exact death date. The date listed is the day after adjournment.
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