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Clemens A. Hunck

House 1893-94 (District 45)

Party when first elected:  Democratic

Counties Served:  Benton

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 9/30/1846
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country: Germany
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Duelm
Occupation (when first elected): Insurance Business/Manager, General Store/Farm Operator, 340 Acres

EDUCATION

At Least Elementary School;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Military: Prussian Army (German-Franco War, Soldier of the Guards); 1867 to 1871
Postmaster: Duelm, Minnesota; 03/13/1877 to 18?? [Appointed]

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse:
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He was raised on a farm.

He moved to Wisconsin in 1874. He came to St. Geroge, Benton County, Minnesota in 1877.

Total Days Served: 735

SESSIONS SERVED

28th Legislative Session (1893-1894)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1893
Body: House
District: 45
Elected: 11/8/1892
Residence: Duelm
Term of Office: 1/2/1893 to 1/6/1895
Oath Date: 1/3/1893
Counties Represented: Benton
Occupation: Insurance Business/Manager, General Store/Farm Operator, 340 Acres
Party: Democratic
Committees:
  • Geological and Natural History Survey
  • Military Affairs
  • Mines and Minerals