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John Wilkinson
House 1897-98 (District 11); House 1899-1900 (District 10)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Waseca
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1846 (uncertain)
Birth Place:
Wisconsin
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
??/??/1918
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Alma City
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Municipal Government:
Alma City, Minnesota (Town Clerk, number of years);
18?? to 18??
Municipal Board/Commission:
Alma City, Minnesota (Town Board of Supervisors, Chair, number of years);
18?? to 18??
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Toensing lists his birth year as 1845. The Minnesota Legislative Manuals, 1897 and 1899 list 1846.
He came to Minnesota in 1866.
Elected:
11/8/1898
Residence:
Alma City
Term of Office:
1/2/1899 to 1/6/1901
Oath Date:
1/3/1899
Counties Represented:
Waseca
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Engrossment
-
Temperance Legislation
-
Towns and Counties
-
Ways and Means
Elected:
11/3/1896
Residence:
Alma City
Term of Office:
1/4/1897 to 1/1/1899
Oath Date:
1/5/1897
Counties Represented:
Waseca
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Binding Twine (Chair)
-
Commerce
-
Engrossment
-
Towns and Counties