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Richardson, A. O.

House 1891-96 (District 48)

Party when first elected:  Alliance

Counties Served:  Otter Tail

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1853
Birth Place: Iowa
Birth County: Howard
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Perham
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

EDUCATION

Common Schools; At Least Elementary School;
Academic Education; At Least Elementary School;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

County Board/Commissioner: Otter Tail County, Minnesota (County Commissioner); 1888 to 18?? [Elected]

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1858.

Total Days Served: 2191

SESSIONS SERVED

29th Legislative Session (1895-1896)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 48
Elected: 11/6/1894
Residence: Paddock
Term of Office: 1/8/1895 to 1/4/1897
Counties Represented: Otter Tail
Occupation: Farmer
Party: People's
Committees:
  • Census
  • Legislative Expenses
  • Public Accounts and Expenditures
  • Public Health, Dairy and Food Products
  • Public Lands
Session Notes: He resided in Butler Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota.

28th Legislative Session (1893-1894)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 48
Elected: 11/8/1892
Residence: Perham
Term of Office: 1/3/1893 to 1/7/1895
Counties Represented: Otter Tail
Occupation: Farmer
Party: People's
Committees:
  • Appropriations
  • Immigration
  • Public Buildings
  • School for Defectives
Session Notes: He resided in Butler Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota.

27th Legislative Session (1891-1892)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 48
Elected: 11/4/1890
Residence: Perham
Term of Office: 1/6/1891 to 1/2/1893
Counties Represented: Otter Tail
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Alliance
Committees:
  • Enrollment
  • School for Defectives (Chair)
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