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Joseph J. "J.J." Hurley

House 1911-12 (District 35)

Party when first elected:  Democratic

Counties Served:  Ramsey

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 8/16/1870
Birth Place: Inver Grove, Minnesota
Birth County: Dakota
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1932
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: J.J.
City of Residence (when first elected): Saint Paul
Occupation (when first elected): Embalming Business Owner

EDUCATION

Inver Grove Country Schools; At Least Elementary School; until he was 16 years old
Vocational-Technical School; Plumbing Apprentice
Vocational-Technical School; Embalming Apprentice, Passed State Licensing Test

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He was of Irish ancestry.

Total Days Served: 735

SESSIONS SERVED

37th Legislative Session (1911-1912)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1911
Body: House
District: 35
Elected: 11/8/1910
Residence: Saint Paul
Term of Office: 1/2/1911 to 1/5/1913
Oath Date: 1/3/1911
Counties Represented: Ramsey
Occupation: Embalming Business Owner
Party: Democratic
Committees:
  • Claims
  • Commerce and Retail Trade
  • Insurance
  • Labor and Labor Legislation
  • Military Affairs
  • Telephone and Telegraph
  • Tri-County (Hennepin, Ramsey and St. Louis Counties)