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Hervey Richardson

House 1961-62 (District 48)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus

Counties Served:  Stevens

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1901
Birth Place: Morris, Minnesota
Birth County: Stevens
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Morris
Occupation (when first elected): Grain Farmer

EDUCATION

Morris Public Schools; Secondary; Graduate
New York University, School of Retailing; Attended College;
Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota; B.A.; Social and Political Science
University of Minnesota, Law School; Attended Law School;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Government: Synnes, Minnesota (Township Clerk); 1951 to 1960

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

Total Days Served: 735

SESSIONS SERVED

62nd Legislative Session (1961-1962)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1961
Body: House
District: 48
Elected: 11/8/1960
Residence: Morris
Term of Office: 1/2/1961 to 1/6/1963
Oath Date: 1/3/1961
Counties Represented: Stevens
Occupation: Grain Farmer
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Committees:
  • Cooperatives and Marketing
  • Dairy Products and Livestock
  • General Legislation
  • Liquor Control
  • Towns and Counties
  • University