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Michael Walz

House 1903-04 (District 59); House 1907-08 (District 59)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Otter Tail

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1854
Birth Place: Illinois
Birth County: Lee
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Perham
Occupation (when first elected): Real Estate Business

EDUCATION

St. John's University, Collegeville, Minnesota; Attended College;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

School Board/Administration: Perham, Minnesota (School Board, Member); 1??? to 1???

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1860.

Total Days Served: 1456

SESSIONS SERVED

35th Legislative Session (1907-1908)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1907
Body: House
District: 59
Elected: 11/6/1906
Residence: Perham
Term of Office: 1/7/1907 to 1/3/1909
Oath Date: 1/8/1907
Counties Represented: Otter Tail
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Compensation of Public Officials (Chair)
  • Drainage
  • Elections
  • Immigration
  • Reapportionment
  • Roads and Bridges
  • State Fair and Agricultural Societies
  • Towns and Counties

33rd Legislative Session (1903-1904)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1903
Body: House
District: 59
Elected: 11/4/1902
Residence: Perham
Term of Office: 1/5/1903 to 1/1/1905
Oath Date: 1/6/1903
Counties Represented: Otter Tail
Occupation: Real Estate Business
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Banks and Banking
  • Grain and Warehouse
  • Hospitals for the Insane
  • Public Parks
  • Temperance Legislation