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John A. "J.A." Cashel
Senate 1919-26 (District 11)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election
Counties Served:
Nobles, Rock
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
10/2/1878
Birth Place:
Arcadia, Wisconsin
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
7/18/1938
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
J.A.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Worthington
Occupation (when first elected):
Practicing Law/Interested in Farming Enterprises/Former President, Citizens' National Bank
EDUCATION
Northwestern University; Attended College;
Michigan University, Law Department; Law Degree; 1899; also listed as University of Michigan
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He was born on a farm.
He came to Worthington, Minnesota in February 1905.
Body:
Senate
District:
11
Elected:
11/7/1922
Residence:
Worthington
Term of Office:
1/1/1923 to 1/2/1927
Oath Date:
1/2/1923
Counties Represented:
Nobles, Rock
Occupation:
Practicing Law
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
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Banks and Banking (Chair)
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Finance
-
General Legislation
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Judiciary
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Municipal Affairs
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Taxes and Tax Laws
-
Workmens Compensation
Body:
Senate
District:
11
Elected:
11/7/1922
Residence:
Worthington
Term of Office:
1/1/1923 to 1/2/1927
Oath Date:
1/2/1923
Counties Represented:
Nobles, Rock
Occupation:
Practicing Law/Interested in Farming Enterprises/Former President, Citizens' National Bank
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
-
Finance
-
Judiciary
-
Mileage
-
Re-apportionment
-
Taxes and Tax Laws (Chair)
-
Workmens Compensation
Body:
Senate
District:
11
Elected:
11/5/1918
Residence:
Worthington
Term of Office:
1/6/1919 to 12/31/1922
Oath Date:
1/7/1919
Counties Represented:
Nobles, Rock
Occupation:
Practicing Law/Interested in Farming Enterprises/Former President, Citizens' National Bank
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
-
Judiciary
-
Public Highways
-
Public Welfare and Health
-
Re-apportionment
-
Soldiers Home
-
Workmens Compensation
Body:
Senate
District:
11
Elected:
11/5/1918
Residence:
Worthington
Term of Office:
1/6/1919 to 12/31/1922
Oath Date:
1/7/1919
Counties Represented:
Nobles, Rock
Occupation:
Practicing Law/Interested in Farming Enterprises/Former President, Citizens' National Bank
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
-
Civil Administration
-
Judiciary
-
Municipal Affairs
-
Public Highways
-
Soldiers Home
-
Workmens Compensation