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Alfred Berglund, Sr.
Senate 1935-46 (District 6)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election
Counties Served:
Freeborn
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
12/17/1871
Birth Place:
Albert Lea, Minnesota
Birth County:
Freeborn
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
11/20/1962
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Albert Lea
Occupation (when first elected):
General Farming and Dairying
EDUCATION
Albert Lea Country Schools; At Least Elementary School;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
County Board/Commissioner:
Freeborn County, Minnesota (Agricultural Society);
1??? to 1???
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Rachael
Children:
Four children: Alfred Jr. (son); Pearl, Mary, and Mildred (daughters)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He was of Swedish ancestry.
He was born on a farm.
He was politically affiliated with those advancing independent views.
He was the Director of the Freeborn County Historical Society.
Body:
Senate
District:
06
Elected:
11/3/1942
Residence:
Albert Lea
Term of Office:
1/4/1943 to 1/5/1947
Oath Date:
1/5/1943
Counties Represented:
Freeborn
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Party Notes: He was politically affiliated with those advancing independent views.
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Dairy Products and Live Stock
-
Insurance
-
Markets and Marketing
-
Public Domain
-
State and County Fairs (Chair)
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
Body:
Senate
District:
06
Elected:
11/3/1942
Residence:
Albert Lea
Term of Office:
1/4/1943 to 1/5/1947
Oath Date:
1/5/1943
Counties Represented:
Freeborn
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Party Notes: He was politically affiliated with those advancing independent views.
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Dairy Products and Live Stock
-
Insurance
-
Markets and Marketing
-
Public Domain
-
State and County Fairs (Chair)
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
Body:
Senate
District:
06
Elected:
11/8/1938
Residence:
Albert Lea
Term of Office:
1/2/1939 to 1/3/1943
Oath Date:
1/3/1939
Counties Represented:
Freeborn
Occupation:
General Farming and Dairying
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Party Notes: He was politically affiliated with those advancing independent views.
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Dairy Products and Live Stock
-
Insurance
-
Liquor Control
-
Markets and Marketing
-
Public Domain
-
State and County Fairs (Chair)
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
Body:
Senate
District:
06
Elected:
11/8/1938
Residence:
Albert Lea
Term of Office:
1/2/1939 to 1/3/1943
Oath Date:
1/3/1939
Counties Represented:
Freeborn
Occupation:
General Farming and Dairying
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Party Notes: He was politically affiliated with those advancing independent views.
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Dairy Products and Live Stock
-
Insurance
-
Liquor Control
-
Markets and Marketing
-
Public Domain
-
State and County Fairs (Chair)
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
Body:
Senate
District:
06
Elected:
11/6/1934
Residence:
Albert Lea
Term of Office:
1/7/1935 to 1/1/1939
Oath Date:
1/8/1935
Counties Represented:
Freeborn
Occupation:
General Farming and Dairying
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Party Notes: He was politically affiliated with those advancing independent views.
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Dairy Products and Live Stock
-
Insurance
-
Liquor Control
-
Markets and Marketing
-
Public Domain
-
State and County Fairs (Chair)
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
Body:
Senate
District:
06
Elected:
11/6/1934
Residence:
Albert Lea
Term of Office:
1/7/1935 to 1/1/1939
Oath Date:
1/8/1935
Counties Represented:
Freeborn
Occupation:
General Farming and Dairying
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Party Notes: He was politically affiliated with those advancing independent views.
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Dairy Products and Live Stock
-
Insurance
-
Liquor Control
-
Markets and Marketing
-
Public Domain
-
State and County Fairs
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
Articles & Books About
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In Memoriam: Senators Alfred Berglund, Colvin G. Butler, Sherman W. Child, Leonard W. Dernek, H.C. Hanson, John A. Johnson, Charles Klein, Martin M. Malone, Nels A. Pederson, Herbert Rogers, et al. State of Minnesota Senate Chamber, April 3, 1963.
- The information on Alfred Berglund also appeared in the Minnesota Journal of the Senate, April 3, 1963, p. 994-995.