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John T. Perry

House 1921-22 (District 66)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

Counties Served:  Polk

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1873
Birth Place: Missouri
Birth County: Polk
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1951
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Crookston
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

EDUCATION

Boone County Public Schools, Iowa; At Least Elementary School;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Council/Aldermen: Crookston, Minnesota (Held Various Township Positions); 19?? to 19??

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
Debra Kiel  - Great Granddaughter

GENERAL NOTES

He moved to Boone County, Iowa in 1877 with his parents. He moved to a farm near Crookston, Minnesota in 1903.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

42nd Legislative Session (1921-1922)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/1921
Body: House
District: 66
Elected: 11/2/1920
Residence: Crookston
Term of Office: 1/3/1921 to 12/31/1922
Oath Date: 1/4/1921
Counties Represented: Polk
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Appropriations
  • Drainage
  • Education
  • Labor
  • Public Highways
  • Universities and Schools