Wisniewski, Lawrence
House 1911-12 (District 47)
Party when first elected: Democratic
Counties Served:
Benton, Sherburne, Stearns
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
8/4/1855
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Poland
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Foley
Occupation (when first elected):
Banking Business
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
County Board/Commissioner:
Benton County, Minnesota (County Commissioner, Board Chair, 8 years);
1??? to 1???
County Government:
Benton County, Minnesota (County Treasurer, 10 years);
1??? to 1???
Municipal Government:
Foley, Minnesota (Held Various Town Offices);
1??? to 1???
School Board/Administration:
Foley, Minnesota (Held Various School Offices);
1??? to 1???
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to the United States when he was 13 years old. He settled on a farm in Benton County, Minnesota in 1877.
Elected: 11/8/1910
Residence: Foley
Term of Office: 1/3/1911 to 1/6/1913
Counties Represented:
Benton, Sherburne, Stearns
Occupation: Banking Business
Party:
Democratic
Committees:
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Banks and Banking
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Engrossment
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Roads and Bridges
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State Normal Schools
Articles & Books About
"Picture Story of Early Foley Days." Foley News, May 22, 1985.
These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.