House 1947-54 (District 12)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Counties Served:
Pipestone
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
5/18/1885
Birth Place:
Paullina, Iowa
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
7/7/1972
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Presbyterian
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
J.H., Henry
City of Residence (when first elected):
Pipestone
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
U.S. Executive Branch:
United States Federal Land Bank Association of Pipestone County (President, Land Appraiser, 15 years);
19?? to 19??
Municipal Board/Commission:
Pipestone, Minnesota (Town Board, 12 years);
19?? to 19??
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Alvena Johannsen (married on February 17, 1909)
Children:
Six children: (5 daughters, 1 son)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He settled on a farm in Pipestone, Minnesota in 1914 or 1915.
He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Hope Lodge No. 89. He was also a member of the Kiwanis Club.
He died in Pipestone County, Minnesota.
He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Pipestone, Minnesota.
Religion provided by Representative Verne E. Long.