Howe, Ole H.

Sessions Served

Other Information

House 1874 (District 38)

Party when first elected: Not Available

Counties Served: Watonwan

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1837

Birth Place:

Birth County:

Birth Country: Norway

Date of Death: ??/??/1912

Gender: Male

Religion:

Reported Minority: None Reported

Other Names:

City of Residence (when first elected): Saint James

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 1866.

Total Days Served: 349

SESSIONS SERVED

16th Legislative Session (1874)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/6/1874

Body: House

District: 38

Elected: 11/4/1873

Residence: Saint James

Term of Office: 1/21/1874 to 1/4/1875
Oath Date: 1/21/1874

Counties Represented: Watonwan

Occupation: Farmer

Party: Not Available

Committees:

Agriculture and Manufactures
Joint University and University Lands

Session Notes: Ole H. Howe contested the election of L.O. Ulverstad over charges of election fraud. The Minnesota House of Representatives determined that Ole H. Howe was entitled to the seat.

OTHER INFORMATION

Articles & Books About

Howe v. Ulverstad, Contested Election, Minnesota Journal of the House, January 15, 20, and 21, 1874, p. 42, 64-65, 69-71.