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John D. O'Brien

House 1907-12 (District 36)

Party when first elected:  Democratic

Counties Served:  Ramsey

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1879
Birth Place: Saint Paul, Minnesota
Birth County: Ramsey
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1929
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Saint Paul
Occupation (when first elected): Engaged in the Practice of Dental Surgery

EDUCATION

St. Paul Public Schools; At Least Elementary School;
Northwestern University, Illinois; Attended College; Dentistry

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

Total Days Served: 2191

SESSIONS SERVED

37th Legislative Session (1911-1912)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1911
Body: House
District: 36
Elected: 11/8/1910
Residence: Saint Paul
Term of Office: 1/2/1911 to 1/5/1913
Oath Date: 1/3/1911
Counties Represented: Ramsey
Occupation: Engaged in the Practice of Dental Surgery
Party: Democratic
Committees:
  • Elections
  • Local Bills (Chair)
  • Public Health and Pure Food
  • Roads and Bridges
  • State Hospitals
  • Telephone and Telegraph
  • Tri-County (Hennepin, Ramsey and St. Louis Counties)

36th Legislative Session (1909-1910)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/1909
Body: House
District: 36
Elected: 11/3/1908
Residence: Saint Paul
Term of Office: 1/4/1909 to 1/1/1911
Oath Date: 1/5/1909
Counties Represented: Ramsey
Occupation: Engaged in the Practice of Dental Surgery
Party: Democratic
Committees:
  • Education
  • Hospital for Insane
  • Illuminating Oils
  • Labor and Labor Legislation
  • Public Health and Pure Food
  • State and Other Libraries
  • University and University Lands

35th Legislative Session (1907-1908)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1907
Body: House
District: 36
Elected: 11/6/1906
Residence: Saint Paul
Term of Office: 1/7/1907 to 1/3/1909
Oath Date: 1/8/1907
Counties Represented: Ramsey
Occupation: Engaged in the Practice of Dental Surgery
Party: Democratic
Committees:
  • Drainage
  • Hospitals for the Insane
  • Public Health and Pure Food
  • State and Other Libraries
  • State Prison and Reformatory