Swanson, Charles J. "C.J."
Senate 1907-14 (District 45)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Anoka, Isanti, Mille Lacs, Sherburne
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
10/18/1850
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Sweden
Date of Death:
12/30/1943
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
C.J.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Fridley
Occupation (when first elected):
Manufacturer of Brick and Hollow Tile Fire-Proofing
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Christine Johnson (married in 1876)
Children:
Three children: Charlie, George and Alvin (sons)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Minnesota in 1869.
Body:
Senate
District:
45
Elected:
11/8/1910
Residence:
Fridley
Term of Office:
1/2/1911 to 1/3/1915
Oath Date:
1/3/1911
Counties Represented:
Anoka, Isanti, Mille Lacs, Sherburne
Occupation:
Family business; Brick and Hollow Tile Manufacturer, Northwestern Fireproofing Co.
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Agriculture and Horticulture
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Claims
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Dairy Products and Live Stock
-
Hospitals for the Insane
-
Labor
-
Railroads
-
Roads and Bridges (Chair)
Body:
Senate
District:
45
Elected:
11/8/1910
Residence:
Fridley
Term of Office:
1/2/1911 to 1/3/1915
Oath Date:
1/3/1911
Counties Represented:
Anoka, Isanti, Mille Lacs, Sherburne
Occupation:
Family Business; Brick and Hollow Tile Manufacturer, Northwestern Fireproofing Co./Former Building and Contracting Business
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Agriculture and Horticulture
-
Dairy Products and Live Stock
-
Finance
-
Forestry and Fire Protection
-
Hospitals for Insane
-
Public Accounts and Expenditures
-
Railroads
-
Roads and Bridges (Chair)
-
Towns and Counties
Body:
Senate
District:
45
Elected:
11/6/1906
Residence:
Fridley
Term of Office:
1/7/1907 to 1/1/1911
Oath Date:
1/8/1907
Counties Represented:
Anoka, Isanti, Mille Lacs, Sherburne
Occupation:
Manufacturer of Brick and Hollow Tile Fire-Proofing
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Dairy Products and Live Stock
-
Finance
-
Hospitals for Insane
-
Manufactures (Chair)
-
Public Accounts and Expenditures
-
Roads and Bridges
-
State Fair and Agricultural Societies
-
State Soldiers Home
Body:
Senate
District:
45
Elected:
11/6/1906
Residence:
Fridley
Term of Office:
1/7/1907 to 1/1/1911
Oath Date:
1/8/1907
Counties Represented:
Anoka, Isanti, Mille Lacs, Sherburne
Occupation:
Manufacturer of Brick and Hollow Tile Fire-Proofing
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Dairy Products and Live Stock
-
Finance
-
Hospitals for Insane
-
Manufactures (Chair)
-
Public Accounts and Expenditures
-
Roads and Bridges
-
State Fair and Agricultural Societies
-
State Soldiers Home
No other information has been entered for this legislator.