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Charles A. "Chas." Peterson
House 1878-80 (District 22)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Washington
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
3/9/1840
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Sweden
Date of Death:
2/26/1935
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Chas.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Marine
Occupation (when first elected):
Lumberman
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
County Government:
Washington County, Minnesota (Poor Farm Overseer);
1893 to ?
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Martha Olson (married in 1866; she died on February 19, 1919)
Children:
Seven children
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Minnesota in 1853.
He was listed as a Republican on the list of members posted after the 1877 election. ("The Next Legislature." St. Paul Pioneer Press, November 10, 1877)
He was a lumberman, gold digger, and farmer.
He is buried at Oakland Cemetery in Marine on Saint Croix, Minnesota.
Elected:
11/5/1878
Residence:
Marine
Term of Office:
1/7/1879 to 1/3/1881
Oath Date:
1/7/1879
Counties Represented:
Washington
Occupation:
Lumberman
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Indian Affairs (Chair)
-
Public Buildings
-
State Reform School
Session Notes:
His post office is listed as Marine Mills. From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Elected:
11/6/1877
Residence:
Marine
Term of Office:
1/8/1878 to 1/6/1879
Oath Date:
1/8/1878
Counties Represented:
Washington
Occupation:
Lumberman
Party:
Republican
Party Notes: He was listed as a Republican on the list of members posted after the 1877 election. ("The Next Legislature." St. Paul Pioneer Press, November 10, 1877)
Committees:
-
Public Buildings
-
State Reform School
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.