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    O'Loughlin, Harold J.

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    Senate 1955-62 (District 40)

    Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus

    Counties Served:  Ramsey

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 11/30/1900
    Birth Place: Portland, Oregon
    Birth County:
    Birth Country: United States
    Date of Death: 4/27/1968
    Gender: Male
    Religion: Catholic
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names:
    City of Residence (when first elected): Saint Paul
    Occupation (when first elected): Assistant Editor, Catholic Digest

    EDUCATION

    College of St. Thomas; College Graduate;
    University of Minnesota, Law School; Law Degree; 1923

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    U.S. Executive Branch: United States Federal Land Bank (General Counsel); 19?? to 19??
    State Board/Commission/Council: Minnesota Statehood Centennial Commission; 195? to 195? [Appointed]

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Tess Gilmore (she died in 1961)
    Children: Two children: Terence or Terrance (son); Catherine (daughter)
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

    He had Irish ancestry.

    In Memoriam lists his birthplace as Portland, Oregon. A Typewritten Profile lists Spokane, Washington.

    "He still sides with the Democrats but says he will caucus with the conservatives in the senate." (Typewritten Profile, Source Unknown, 1955?)

    "He has been an active Democrat, although he caucuses with the senate conservatives." (Typewritten Profile, Source Unknown, 1957?)

    He died of a heart attack while attending a Christ Child Society dinner.

    Religion provided by Minnesota History, Fall 2008, p. 106.

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    Total Days Served: 2926

    SESSIONS SERVED

    62nd Legislative Session (1961-1962) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1961
    Body: Senate
    District: 40
    Elected: 11/4/1958
    Residence: Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/5/1959 to 1/6/1963
    Oath Date: 1/6/1959
    Counties Represented: Ramsey
    Occupation: Lawyer
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
    Committees:
    • Cities of the First Class
    • Committees
    • Elections and Reapportionment
    • Judiciary
    • Public Domain
    • Public Highways
    • Taxes and Tax Laws

    61st Legislative Session (1959-1960)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1959
    Body: Senate
    District: 40
    Elected: 11/4/1958
    Residence: Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/5/1959 to 1/6/1963
    Oath Date: 1/6/1959
    Counties Represented: Ramsey
    Occupation: Lawyer
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
    Committees:
    • Cities of the First Class
    • Committees
    • Elections and Reapportionment
    • Judiciary
    • Public Domain
    • Public Highways
    • Taxes

    60th Legislative Session (1957-1958) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1957
    Body: Senate
    District: 40
    Elected: 11/2/1954
    Residence: Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/3/1955 to 1/4/1959
    Oath Date: 1/4/1955
    Counties Represented: Ramsey
    Occupation: Lawyer
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "He still sides with the Democrats but says he will caucus with the conservatives in the senate." (Typewritten Profile, Source Unknown, 1955?); "He has been an active Democrat, although he caucuses with the senate conservatives." (Typewritten Profile, Source Unknown, 1957?)
    Committees:
    • Cities of the First Class
    • Elections and Reapportionment
    • Game and Fish
    • Judiciary
    • Labor
    • Military Affairs and Civil Defense
    • Public Welfare
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    59th Legislative Session (1955-1956)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/1955
    Body: Senate
    District: 40
    Elected: 11/2/1954
    Residence: Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/3/1955 to 1/4/1959
    Oath Date: 1/4/1955
    Counties Represented: Ramsey
    Occupation: Assistant Editor, Catholic Digest
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "He still sides with the Democrats but says he will caucus with the conservatives in the senate." (Typewritten Profile, Source Unknown, 1955?); "He has been an active Democrat, although he caucuses with the senate conservatives." (Typewritten Profile, Source Unknown, 1957?)
    Committees:
    • Cities of the First Class
    • Elections and Reapportionment
    • Game and Fish
    • Judiciary
    • Labor
    • Military Affairs and Civil Defense
    • Public Welfare

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