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    Orr, Erwin E.

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    House 1917-18 (District 51)

    Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

    Counties Served:  Wadena

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: ??/??/1868
    Birth Place: Northfield, Minnesota
    Birth County:
    Birth Country: United States
    Date of Death:
    Gender: Male
    Religion:
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names:
    City of Residence (when first elected): Wadena
    Occupation (when first elected): Stock Farm Operator/Partner in Land Business/Former Mercantile Business

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    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Vinnie M. Poe (married in 1892)
    Children:
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

    He was born on a farm.

    He moved to Cascade, Goodhue County, Minnesota when he was 18 years old, with his parents. He moved to Sciota, Dakota County, Minnesota in 1892. He moved to Madison Lake, Blue Earth County, Minnesota in 1901. He then moved to Waterville, Le Sueur County, Minnesota. He moved to New York Mills, Minnesota in 1908. He moved to Wadena, Minnesota in 1909.

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    Total Days Served: 735

    SESSIONS SERVED

    40th Legislative Session (1917-1918)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1917
    Body: House
    District: 51
    Elected: 11/7/1916
    Residence: Wadena
    Term of Office: 1/1/1917 to 1/5/1919
    Oath Date: 1/2/1917
    Counties Represented: Wadena
    Occupation: Stock Farm Operator/Partner in Land Business/Former Mercantile Business
    Party: Nonpartisan Election
    Committees:
    • Insurance
    • Mileage
    • Mines and Minerals
    • Public Health and Pure Food
    • State and Other Libraries
    • Towns and Counties
    Session Notes: He won the election and was sworn in on the first day of session. His election was contested by Charles S. Wilkin for violations related to the Corrupt Practices Act. Orr admitted he had given out cigars and soft drinks during his campaign but he argued it wasn't to influence votes. The Election Contests Committee, submitted a majority and a minority report. The House voted to adopt the majority report and Erwin E. Orr was confirmed as the winner of the election.
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