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Peter D. "P.D." Gilbertson

House 1929-30 (District 47)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

Counties Served:  Pope

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 1/24/1875
Birth Place: Barsness Township, Minnesota
Birth County: Pope
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1934
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: P.D.
City of Residence (when first elected): Glenwood
Occupation (when first elected): Farm Operator/Formerly Taught School

EDUCATION

Glenwood Common Schools; At Least Elementary School;
Common Schools; At Least Elementary School; At Home
Willmar Seminary; Postsecondary;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Married
Children: Six children: (4 sons, 2 daughters)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He was born on a farm.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

46th Legislative Session (1929-1930)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1929
Body: House
District: 47
Elected: 11/6/1928
Residence: Glenwood
Term of Office: 1/7/1929 to 1/4/1931
Oath Date: 1/8/1929
Counties Represented: Pope
Occupation: Farm Operator/Formerly Taught School
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Banks and Banking
  • Board of Control and State Institutions
  • Corporations
  • Education
  • Public Highways
  • Telephones and Telegraphs