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Peter Olsson
House 1899-1900 (District 13)
Party when first elected: Democratic-Populist
Counties Served:
Martin, Watonwan
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
9/2/1859
Birth Place:
Wingaker, Sodermanland
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Sweden
Date of Death:
??/??/1913
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Sherman
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer/Director, Martin County Farmers' Insurance Company
EDUCATION
Public Schools, Sweden; At Least Elementary School;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
County Government:
Martin County, Minnesota (Assessor, 12 years);
18?? to 18??
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Minnesota in 1872 and settled in Martin County on his father's homestead.
Elected:
11/8/1898
Residence:
Sherman
Term of Office:
1/2/1899 to 1/6/1901
Oath Date:
1/3/1899
Counties Represented:
Martin, Watonwan
Occupation:
Farmer/Director, Martin County Farmers' Insurance Company
Party:
Democratic-Populist
Committees:
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Claims
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Education
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Logs and Lumber