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John T. Lewis

House 1905-08 (District 11)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Blue Earth

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1856
Birth Place: Wisconsin
Birth County: Green Lake
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Lake Crystal
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer/President, Judson Butter and Cheese Association

EDUCATION

Blue Earth County Common Schools; At Least Elementary School;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1860.

Total Days Served: 1463

SESSIONS SERVED

35th Legislative Session (1907-1908)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1907
Body: House
District: 11
Elected: 11/6/1906
Residence: Lake Crystal
Term of Office: 1/7/1907 to 1/3/1909
Oath Date: 1/8/1907
Counties Represented: Blue Earth
Occupation: Farmer/President, Judson Butter and Cheese Association
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Compensation of Public Officials
  • Prison Labor
  • Public Parks (Chair)
  • Reapportionment
  • Soldiers Home
  • State Normal Schools

34th Legislative Session (1905-1906)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1905
Body: House
District: 11
Elected: 11/8/1904
Residence: Lake Crystal
Term of Office: 1/2/1905 to 1/6/1907
Oath Date: 1/3/1905
Counties Represented: Blue Earth
Occupation: Farmer/President, Judson Butter and Cheese Association
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Grain and Warehouse
  • Public Buildings
  • State Normal Schools
  • Towns and Counties