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Walter W. Adams
House 1925-32 (District 9)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election
Counties Served:
Martin
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
2/24/1867
Birth Place:
Fox Lake, Wisconsin
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
??/??/1935
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Winnebago
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer/Director, Fairmont Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
EDUCATION
Martin County Common Schools; At Least Elementary School; Graduate
Parker College; Attended College;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
County Board/Commissioner:
Martin County, Minnesota (County Commissioner, 8 years);
1??? to 1???
Municipal Government:
Nashville Township, Minnesota (Held Township Offices);
1??? to 1???
School Board/Administration:
Nashville Township, Minnesota (Held School District Office);
1??? to 1???
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He moved to Martin County, Minnesota in the fall of 1867.
Elected:
11/4/1930
Residence:
Winnebago
Term of Office:
1/5/1931 to 1/1/1933
Oath Date:
1/6/1931
Counties Represented:
Martin
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
-
Agriculture and Horticulture (Chair)
-
Dairy Products and Live Stock
-
Game and Fish
-
Public Welfare and Social Legislation
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Temperance
-
University and State Schools
Elected:
11/6/1928
Residence:
Winnebago
Term of Office:
1/7/1929 to 1/4/1931
Oath Date:
1/8/1929
Counties Represented:
Martin
Occupation:
Farmer/Stock Raiser
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
-
Agriculture and Horticulture (Chair)
-
Dairy Products and Live Stock
-
Game and Fish
-
Public Welfare and Social Legislation
-
State Prison
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Temperance
-
University and State Schools
Elected:
11/2/1926
Residence:
Winnebago
Term of Office:
1/3/1927 to 1/6/1929
Oath Date:
1/4/1927
Counties Represented:
Martin
Occupation:
Farmer/Stock Raiser
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
-
Board of Control
-
Dairy Products and Live Stock
-
Game and Fish
-
Public Welfare and Social Legislation
-
State and County Fairs
-
University and State Schools
Elected:
11/4/1924
Residence:
Winnebago
Term of Office:
1/5/1925 to 1/2/1927
Oath Date:
1/6/1925
Counties Represented:
Martin
Occupation:
Farmer/Director, Fairmont Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
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Board of Control
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Cities of the First Class
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Judiciary
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Markets and Marketing
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Mileage
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Motor Vehicles and Motor Tax Laws
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Public Welfare and Social Legislation
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State Prison
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Taxes and Tax Laws
-
University and State Schools
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Workmens Compensation