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Greig, Thomas Edgar "Tom"

Senate 1967-70 (District 57)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus

Counties Served:  Anoka, Ramsey

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 9/12/1921
Birth Place: , Minnesota
Birth County: Pine
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 5/22/2000
Gender: Male
Religion: Non-denominational
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: Tom
City of Residence (when first elected): Fridley
Occupation (when first elected): Insurance Representative

EDUCATION

Sandstone Public Schools; Secondary;
Life Underwriter Training Council (LUTC); Vocational-Technical School; 4 years

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

State Board/Commission/Council: North Suburban Sanitary Sewer District Board; [Dates Unknown]
State Board/Commission/Council: Minnesota Governor's Citizen Committee Studying Conditions at State Hospitals; [Dates Unknown]
Municipal Council/Aldermen: Fridley, Minnesota (City Council; 1 term); [Dates Unknown]
Municipal Mayor: Fridley, Minnesota (City Mayor, 2 terms); 19?? to 19?? [Elected]
Military: United States Coast Guard; 1942 to 1946
County Board/Commissioner: Chisago County, Minnesota (County Commissioner); 1982 to 1990 [Elected]

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Mildred
Children: Three children: Lynette, Renee, and Paula (daughters)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

"...Greig, a Republican, represented voters from..." (Obituary, St. Paul Pioneer Press, May 31, 2000)

He died from cancer at home in Chisago City, Minnesota. His funeral was held at Frontline Church in Roseville, Minnesota.

Religion provided by his obituary.

Total Days Served: 1463

SESSIONS SERVED

66th Legislative Session (1969-1970) (second half of Senate term)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 57
Elected: 11/8/1966
Residence: Fridley
Term of Office: 1/3/1967 to 1/4/1971
Counties Represented: Anoka, Ramsey
Occupation: Regional Manager, Mid America Mutual Life Insurance Co.
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "...Greig, a Republican, represented voters from..." (Obituary, St. Paul Pioneer Press, May 31, 2000)
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Game and Fish
  • Local Government
  • Public Welfare
  • Temperance and Liquor Control

65th Legislative Session (1967-1968)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 57
Elected: 11/8/1966
Residence: Fridley
Term of Office: 1/3/1967 to 1/4/1971
Counties Represented: Anoka, Ramsey
Occupation: Insurance Representative
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "...Greig, a Republican, represented voters from..." (Obituary, St. Paul Pioneer Press, May 31, 2000)
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Game and Fish
  • Local Government
  • Public Welfare
  • Temperance and Liquor Control
Articles & Books About
Boyd, Cynthia. "Thomas Greig Memorial Set; Once Senator, County Official (Obituary)." St. Paul Pioneer Press, May 31, 2000.


These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.