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Peterson, John Emil

House 1911-12 (District 57)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Grant, Stevens, Traverse

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 1/6/1868
Birth Place: Wermland
Birth County:
Birth Country: Sweden
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Barrett
Occupation (when first elected): Milling Business/Former Bookkeeper and Manager, Contracting Firm

EDUCATION

Public Schools, Sweden; Elementary School; Until Spring 1881
St. Peter Public Schools; Secondary;
Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, Minnesota; College Graduate; Commercial Department, 1889

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Judge: Barrett, Minnesota (Justice of the Peace); 1??? to 1???
Municipal Council/Aldermen: Barrett, Minnesota (Village Council Member); 1??? to 1???
School Board/Administration: Barrett, Minnesota (School Board Member); 1??? to 1???
State Legislative Staff: Minnesota Senate (Senate Engrossing Clerk); 1895 to 1897

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to St. Peter, Minnesota in the spring of 1881, with his parents.

Total Days Served: 735

SESSIONS SERVED

37th Legislative Session (1911-1912)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 57
Elected: 11/8/1910
Residence: Barrett
Term of Office: 1/3/1911 to 1/6/1913
Counties Represented: Grant, Stevens, Traverse
Occupation: Milling Business/Former Bookkeeper and Manager, Contracting Firm
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Agricultural Schools
  • Appropriations
  • Binding Twine
  • Immigration
  • Insurance
  • Legislative Expenses
  • Soldiers Home
  • Temperance
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