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P. B. Peterson
House 1939-42 (District 47)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election
Counties Served:
Pope
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
6/8/1896
Birth Place:
Aldrich, Minnesota
Birth County:
Wadena
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Starbuck
Occupation (when first elected):
Ford Dealership Owner and Operator/Former Fireman, Northern Pacific Railroad
EDUCATION
At Least Elementary School;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
School Board/Administration:
Starbuck, Minnesota (School Board, 4 years);
19?? to 19??
Military:
United States Armed Forces (World War I);
1917 to 1918
Municipal Government:
Starbuck, Minnesota (Fire Department, Chief);
1930 to 19??
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Three children: (sons)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Elected:
11/5/1940
Residence:
Starbuck
Term of Office:
1/6/1941 to 1/3/1943
Oath Date:
1/7/1941
Counties Represented:
Pope
Occupation:
Ford Dealership Owner and Operator/Former Fireman, Northern Pacific Railroad
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
-
General Legislation
-
Insurance
-
Motor Vehicles and Motor Tax Laws
-
Public Highways
-
Telephones and Telegraphs
Elected:
11/8/1938
Residence:
Starbuck
Term of Office:
1/2/1939 to 1/5/1941
Oath Date:
1/3/1939
Counties Represented:
Pope
Occupation:
Ford Dealership Owner and Operator/Former Fireman, Northern Pacific Railroad
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
-
General Legislation
-
Insurance
-
Public Highways
-
State and County Fairs
-
Telephones and Telegraphs