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John E. O'Rourke

House 1935-36 (District 27)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

Counties Served:  Wright

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 4/10/1891
Birth Place: Annandale, Minnesota
Birth County: Wright
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Maple Lake
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

EDUCATION

Wright County Public Schools; At Least Elementary School;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Government: Maple Lake, Minnesota (various Town Offices, many years); 1??? to 1???

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He was born on a farm.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

49th Legislative Session (1935-1936)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1935
Body: House
District: 27
Elected: 11/6/1934
Residence: Maple Lake
Term of Office: 1/7/1935 to 1/3/1937
Oath Date: 1/8/1935
Counties Represented: Wright
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Appropriations
  • Board of Control
  • Crime Prevention
  • Dairy Products and Live Stock
  • General Legislation
  • Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Tax Laws
  • Public Highways