Starks, A. O.
Senate 1931-46 (District 5)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election
Counties Served:
Dodge, Mower
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
7/23/1882
Birth Place:
Dexter Township, Minnesota
Birth County:
Mower
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Dexter
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer/Breeder of Purebred Holstein Cattle and Duroc Jersey Hogs
EDUCATION
St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota; Attended College;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Municipal Government:
Dexter Township, Minnesota (Township Offices, 10 years);
1??? to 19??
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Body:
Senate
District:
05
Elected:
11/3/1942
Residence:
Austin
Term of Office:
1/4/1943 to 1/5/1947
Oath Date:
1/5/1943
Counties Represented:
Dodge, Mower
Occupation:
Former Farmer/Part Owner and Operator, Grocery Store/Member, Arntzen and Starks, Painters and Decorators
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Dairy Products and Live Stock
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Finance
-
Markets and Marketing (Chair)
-
Public Health
-
Public Institutions and Buildings
-
Rural Credits and State Development
-
State and County Fairs
Body:
Senate
District:
05
Elected:
11/3/1942
Residence:
Dexter
Term of Office:
1/4/1943 to 1/5/1947
Oath Date:
1/5/1943
Counties Represented:
Dodge, Mower
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Dairy Products and Live Stock
-
Finance
-
Markets and Marketing (Chair)
-
Public Health
-
Public Institutions and Buildings
-
Rural Credits and State Development
-
State and County Fairs
Body:
Senate
District:
05
Elected:
11/8/1938
Residence:
Dexter
Term of Office:
1/2/1939 to 1/3/1943
Oath Date:
1/3/1939
Counties Represented:
Dodge, Mower
Occupation:
Farm Owner and Operator
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Dairy Products and Live Stock
-
Markets and Marketing (Chair)
-
Public Health
-
Public Institutions and Buildings
-
Rural Credits and State Development
-
State and County Fairs
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
Body:
Senate
District:
05
Elected:
11/8/1938
Residence:
Dexter
Term of Office:
1/2/1939 to 1/3/1943
Oath Date:
1/3/1939
Counties Represented:
Dodge, Mower
Occupation:
Farm Owner and Operator
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Dairy Products and Live Stock
-
Markets and Marketing (Chair)
-
Public Health
-
Public Institutions and Buildings
-
Rural Credits and State Development
-
State and County Fairs
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
Body:
Senate
District:
05
Elected:
11/6/1934
Residence:
Dexter
Term of Office:
1/7/1935 to 1/1/1939
Oath Date:
1/8/1935
Counties Represented:
Dodge, Mower
Occupation:
Farm Owner and Operator
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Dairy Products and Live Stock
-
Markets and Marketing (Chair)
-
Public Health
-
Public Institutions and Buildings
-
Rural Credits and State Development
-
State and County Fairs
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
Body:
Senate
District:
05
Elected:
11/6/1934
Residence:
Dexter
Term of Office:
1/7/1935 to 1/1/1939
Oath Date:
1/8/1935
Counties Represented:
Dodge, Mower
Occupation:
Farm Owner and Operator
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Dairy Products and Live Stock
-
Markets and Marketing
-
Public Health
-
Public Institutions and Buildings
-
Rural Credits and State Development
-
State and County Fairs (Chair)
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
Body:
Senate
District:
05
Elected:
11/4/1930
Residence:
Dexter
Term of Office:
1/5/1931 to 1/6/1935
Oath Date:
1/6/1931
Counties Represented:
Dodge, Mower
Occupation:
Farmer/Breeder of Purebred Holstein Cattle and Duroc Jersey Hogs
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
-
Crime and Crime Prevention
-
Drainage
-
Public Health
-
Public Institutions and Buildings
-
Reforestation
-
Rural Credits and State Development
-
State and County Fairs
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
Body:
Senate
District:
05
Elected:
11/4/1930
Residence:
Dexter
Term of Office:
1/5/1931 to 1/6/1935
Oath Date:
1/6/1931
Counties Represented:
Dodge, Mower
Occupation:
Farmer/Breeder of Purebred Holstein Cattle and Duroc Jersey Hogs
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
-
Crime and Crime Prevention
-
Drainage
-
Reforestation
-
State and County Fairs
-
State Development and Immigration
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
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