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J. F. Searles

House 1949-50 (District 11)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus

Counties Served:  Rock

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 9/29/1889
Birth Place: Illinois
Birth County: Christian
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Beaver Creek
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He moved to Rock County, Minnesota in 1917.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

56th Legislative Session (1949-1950)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/1949
Body: House
District: 11
Elected: 11/2/1948
Residence: Beaver Creek
Term of Office: 1/3/1949 to 12/31/1950
Oath Date: 1/4/1949
Counties Represented: Rock
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Highways
  • Labor
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Temperance and Liquor Control
  • Towns and Counties