Aker, Knute S.
House 1911-12 (District 62)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Polk
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
9/19/1853
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Norway
Date of Death:
??/??/1930
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Nielsville
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer
EDUCATION
Winnesheik County District Schools, Iowa; At Least Elementary School;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
U.S. Executive Branch:
United States Census (11th, 12th, and 13 Federal Census);
1??? to 1???
County Board/Commissioner:
Polk County, Minnesota (County Fair Association, Director);
1??? to 1???
Municipal Government:
Nielsville, Minnesota (Held Different Town Offices);
1??? to 1???
School Board/Administration:
Nielsville, Minnesota (School Director, 22 years);
18?? to 1???
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Winneshiek County, Iowa in 1861 with his parents. He moved to Polk County, Minnesota in the spring of 1878.
Elected: 11/8/1910
Residence: Nielsville
Term of Office: 1/3/1911 to 1/6/1913
Counties Represented:
Polk
Occupation: Farmer
Party:
Republican
Committees:
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Agricultural Schools (Chair)
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Binding Twine
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Corporations Other Than Municipal
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Drainage
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Railroads
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Roads and Bridges
No other information has been entered for this legislator.
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