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William C. Risse
House 1921-22 (District 19)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election
Counties Served:
Goodhue
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
3/31/1891
Birth Place:
Red Wing, Minnesota
Birth County:
Goodhue
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Red Wing
Occupation (when first elected):
Printer/Military
EDUCATION
Red Wing Schools; At Least Elementary School;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Military:
3rd Minnesota Infantry, Company I (Mexican Border; Private, Corporal, and Sergeant);
06/23/1916 to 12/19/1916
Military:
3rd Minnesota Infantry, Company I (1st Sergeant);
07/15/1917 to 09/30/1917
Military:
125th Field Artillery, American Expeditionary Forces (World War I, France; 2nd Lieutenant, 1st Lieutenant);
09/30/1917 to 19??
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Single
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Elected:
11/2/1920
Residence:
Red Wing
Term of Office:
1/3/1921 to 12/31/1922
Oath Date:
1/4/1921
Counties Represented:
Goodhue
Occupation:
Printer/Military
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
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Board of Control
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Education
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Military Affairs
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Motor Vehicles
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Soldiers Home and State Bonus Act
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