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Francis J. "Frank" Leonard

Sessions Served    Other Information

House 1893-94 (District 36)

Party when first elected:  Democratic

Counties Served:  Scott

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 1/6/1862
Birth Place: Glendale, Minnesota
Birth County: Scott
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1924
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: Frank
City of Residence (when first elected): Jordan
Occupation (when first elected): Attorney/Formerly Taught Schools at Lakeville, Rosemount and Shakopee/Former Teacher, Grove Lake Academy

EDUCATION

Grove Lake Academy; Secondary;
Studied Law; Admitted to Practice, 1887

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Attorney: Jordan, Minnesota (City Attorney); 18?? to 18??
School Board/Administration: Scott County, Minnesota (County School Superintendent); 1888 to 18?? [Appointed]

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He was born on a farm.

Total Days Served: 735

SESSIONS SERVED

28th Legislative Session (1893-1894)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1893
Body: House
District: 36
Elected: 11/8/1892
Residence: Jordan
Term of Office: 1/2/1893 to 1/6/1895
Oath Date: 1/3/1893
Counties Represented: Scott
Occupation: Attorney/Formerly Taught Schools at Lakeville, Rosemount and Shakopee/Former Teacher, Grove Lake Academy
Party: Democratic
Committees:
  • Incorporations Other Than Municipal
  • Labor and Labor Legislation
  • Public Accounts and Expenditures

OTHER INFORMATION

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