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Iver G. Otterness
House 1905-06 (District 1)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Houston
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1861
Birth Place:
Minnesota
Birth County:
Houston
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Spring Grove
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer
EDUCATION
Houston County Common Schools; At Least Elementary School;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Municipal Government:
Spring Grove, Minnesota (Held Town Offices);
1??? to 1???
School Board/Administration:
Spring Grove, Minnesota (Town School Board, Clerk);
1??? to 19??
School Board/Administration:
Spring Grove, Minnesota (Town School Board, Member, 12 years);
18?? to 1???
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Elected:
11/8/1904
Residence:
Spring Grove
Term of Office:
1/2/1905 to 1/6/1907
Oath Date:
1/3/1905
Counties Represented:
Houston
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Republican
Committees:
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Agriculture
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Public Buildings
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Soldiers Home
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State Prison and Reformatory
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Towns and Counties