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John Groetsch
House 1874 (District 36); House 1883-84 (District 18)
Party when first elected: Not Available
Counties Served:
Sibley
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1826
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Germany
Date of Death:
??/??/1908
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Henderson
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Minnesota in 1846 or 1854.
Elected:
11/7/1882
Residence:
Kelso
Term of Office:
1/2/1883 to 1/5/1885
Oath Date:
1/2/1883
Counties Represented:
Sibley
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Immigration
-
Public Lands (Chair)
Session Notes:
He was from New Rome Village in Kelso Township. From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Elected:
11/4/1873
Residence:
Henderson
Term of Office:
1/6/1874 to 1/4/1875
Oath Date:
1/6/1874
Counties Represented:
Sibley
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Immigration
-
Indian Affairs
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.