Volstad, Halvor K. "H.K."
House 1878 (District 4)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Mower
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1826
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Norway
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
H.K.
| Alternate Spelling of Last Name: Valstad,Wolsted |
City of Residence (when first elected):
Lyle
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Toensing lists his last name as Volstad. The Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1878 lists both Volstad and Valstad. "The Next Legislature," St. Paul Pioneer Press, November 10, 1877 lists Wolsted.
He came to Minnesota in 1856.
He was listed as a Republican on the list of members posted after the 1877 election. ("The Next Legislature." St. Paul Pioneer Press, November 10, 1877)
Elected:
11/6/1877
Residence:
Lyle
Term of Office:
1/8/1878 to 1/6/1879
Oath Date:
1/8/1878
Counties Represented:
Mower
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Republican
Party Notes: He was listed as a Republican on the list of members posted after the 1877 election. ("The Next Legislature." St. Paul Pioneer Press, November 10, 1877)
Committees:
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Engrossment
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Military Affairs
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
No other information has been entered for this legislator.