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John H. "J.H." Peterson

House 1963-66 (District 25)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus

Counties Served:  Pope

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1901
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country: Norway
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: J.H.
City of Residence (when first elected): Glenwood
Occupation (when first elected): Auctioneer/Director, Pope County Federal Land Bank Association

EDUCATION

Rock County Public Schools; Secondary; Graduate

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Government: Glenwood, Minnesota (Township Assessor); 19?? to 19??
School Board/Administration: Glenwood, Minnesota (School Board); 19?? to 19??

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

Total Days Served: 1456

SESSIONS SERVED

64th Legislative Session (1965-1966)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/1965
Body: House
District: 25
Elected: 11/3/1964
Residence: Glenwood
Term of Office: 1/4/1965 to 1/1/1967
Oath Date: 1/5/1965
Counties Represented: Pope
Occupation: Farmer/Auctioneer
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Dairy Products and Livestock
  • Labor-Management Relations
  • Municipal Affairs
  • Recreation and Water Resources
  • Taxes
  • Temperance and Liquor Control

63rd Legislative Session (1963-1964)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1963
Body: House
District: 25
Elected: 11/6/1962
Residence: Glenwood
Term of Office: 1/7/1963 to 1/3/1965
Oath Date: 1/8/1963
Counties Represented: Pope
Occupation: Auctioneer/Director, Pope County Federal Land Bank Association
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Dairy Products and Livestock
  • Industrial and Employee Relations
  • Municipal Affairs
  • Taxes
  • Temperance and Liquor Control