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Nielsen, Harold J.P. "H.J.P."

Sessions Served    Other Information

House 1937-38 (District 12)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

Counties Served:  Lincoln

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 11/1/1892
Birth Place: Minnesota
Birth County: Lincoln
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1938
Gender: Male
Religion: Lutheran
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: H.J.P.
City of Residence (when first elected): Lake Benton
Occupation (when first elected): Farm Owner and Operator, Specializing in Poland China Hogs

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Married (married in 1917)
Children: Four children: (3 sons, 1 daughter)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He was born on a farm.

He was of Danish descent.

He was Nonpartisan and Independent in politics.

Religion provided by the Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1937.

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Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

50th Legislative Session (1937-1938)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/1937
Body: House
District: 12
Elected: 11/3/1936
Residence: Lake Benton
Term of Office: 1/4/1937 to 1/1/1939
Oath Date: 1/5/1937
Counties Represented: Lincoln
Occupation: Farm Owner and Operator, Specializing in Poland China Hogs
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Agriculture and Horticulture
  • Civil Administration
  • Commerce, Manufacture and Retail Trade
  • Cooperatives and Cooperation
  • Engrossment and Enrollment
  • Military Affairs
  • Public Buildings
  • Reforestation
  • State and County Fairs
  • Towns and Counties
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