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Peterson, J. O.

Senate 1927-30 (District 6)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

Counties Served:  Freeborn

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1879
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country: Sweden
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Albert Lea
Occupation (when first elected): Lawyer

EDUCATION

State University, Law Department, Minnesota; Law Degree; 1907

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

County Attorney: Freeborn County, Minnesota, 8 years); 19?? to 19??
Municipal Attorney: Albert Lea, Minnesota (City Attorney, 8 years); 19?? to 19??

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He grew up on a farm in Illinois and came to Minnesota in 1903.

Total Days Served: 1463

SESSIONS SERVED

46th Legislative Session (1929-1930) (second half of Senate term)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 06
Elected: 11/2/1926
Residence: Albert Lea
Term of Office: 1/4/1927 to 1/5/1931
Counties Represented: Freeborn
Occupation: Lawyer
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Dairy Products and Live Stock
  • Finance
  • Judiciary
  • Municipal Affairs
  • Public Highways
  • Taxes and Tax Laws
  • Telephone and Telegraph

45th Legislative Session (1927-1928)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 06
Elected: 11/2/1926
Residence: Albert Lea
Term of Office: 1/4/1927 to 1/5/1931
Counties Represented: Freeborn
Occupation: Lawyer
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Dairy Products and Live Stock
  • Judiciary
  • Municipal Affairs
  • Public Highways
  • Taxes and Tax Laws
  • Telephone and Telegraph
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