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Kelson, Charles H. "Chas."

Senate 1923-26 (District 63)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

Counties Served:  Becker, Hubbard

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1872
Birth Place: Wisconsin
Birth County: Adams
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1957
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: Chas.
City of Residence (when first elected): Lake Park
Occupation (when first elected): President, First National Bank of Lake Park/Secretary, Lake Park Federal Farm Loan Association/Treasurer, Lake Park and Cuba Fire Insurance Co.

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

County Auditor: Lyon County, Minnesota (Deputy County Auditor); 1894 to 1900

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Lyon County, Minnesota in 1879, with his parents.

Total Days Served: 1463

SESSIONS SERVED

44th Legislative Session (1925-1926) (second half of Senate term)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 63
Elected: 11/7/1922
Residence: Lake Park
Term of Office: 1/2/1923 to 1/3/1927
Counties Represented: Becker, Hubbard
Occupation: President, First National Bank of Lake Park/Secretary, Lake Park Federal Farm Loan Association/Treasurer, Lake Park and Cuba Fire Insurance Co.
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Elections
  • Game and Fish
  • Motor Vehicles and Motor Tax Laws
  • Railroads and Transportation
  • State Development and Immigration
  • Telephone and Telegraph

43rd Legislative Session (1923-1924)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 63
Elected: 11/7/1922
Residence: Lake Park
Term of Office: 1/2/1923 to 1/3/1927
Counties Represented: Becker, Hubbard
Occupation: President, First National Bank of Lake Park/Secretary, Lake Park Federal Farm Loan Association/Treasurer, Lake Park and Cuba Fire Insurance Co.
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Banks and Banking
  • Election
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Re-apportionment
  • State Development and Immigration
  • Towns, Counties and Municipalities
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