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John R. "J.R." Phillips
House 1909-10 (District 28)
Party when first elected: Democratic
Counties Served:
Rice
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
7/??/1862 (uncertain)
Birth Place:
, Ontario
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Canada
Date of Death:
9/2/1912
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
J.R.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Northfield
Occupation (when first elected):
Surgeon
EDUCATION
Victoria University; College Graduate;
Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons, Canada; Medical Degree;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
U.S. Executive Branch:
United States Pension Examining Board (Northfield, Minnesota; 15 years);
18?? to 1???
Military:
Minnesota National Guard, Company F (Surgeon);
18?? to 1???
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Single
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He moved to Minnesota in 1884.
Elected:
11/3/1908
Residence:
Northfield
Term of Office:
1/4/1909 to 1/1/1911
Oath Date:
1/5/1909
Counties Represented:
Rice
Occupation:
Surgeon
Party:
Democratic
Committees:
-
Appropriations
-
Board of Control
-
Hospital for Insane
-
Public Health and Pure Food
-
School for Defectives