House 1903-06 (District 42); Senate 1907-14 (District 42)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Hennepin
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
12/10/1869
Birth Place:
Leland, Illinois
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
??/??/1947
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Minneapolis
Occupation (when first elected):
Practicing Law
EDUCATION
Illinois Schools; Elementary School;
Dixon College, Dixon, Illinois; Attended College;
Minneapolis Academy; Attended College;
University of Minnesota, Law School; Law Degree; 1895
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Carrie S. Jorgens (married in September 1897)
Children:
Two children: Freeman and Rolf
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
"In addition to his law practice he has taken an active part in republican politics of the state of Minnesota and is acknowledged as one of the strong leaders of his party in this region." (History of Minneapolis; Gateway to the Northwest, 1923)