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L. W. Bills

House 1907-08 (District 53)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Hubbard, Todd, Wadena

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1863
Birth Place: Oswego, New York
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Park Rapids
Occupation (when first elected): Practicing Law

EDUCATION

Westfield High School, New York; Secondary;
Michigan University, Ann Arbor; Attended College;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

County Attorney: Hubbard County, Minnesota (16 years); 18?? to 1???

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He was born near Oswego, New York.

He came to Minnesota in 1884.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

35th Legislative Session (1907-1908)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1907
Body: House
District: 53
Elected: 11/6/1906
Residence: Park Rapids
Term of Office: 1/7/1907 to 1/3/1909
Oath Date: 1/8/1907
Counties Represented: Hubbard, Todd, Wadena
Occupation: Practicing Law
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Corporations Other Than Municipal
  • Forestry
  • Game and Fish
  • Hospitals for the Insane
  • Judiciary
  • Judiciary: Courts and Court Officers
  • Public Lands
  • Reapportionment
  • Taxes and Tax Laws