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John P. Kennedy

House 1927-32 (District 42)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

Counties Served:  Ramsey

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/???? (uncertain)
Birth Place: Minnesota
Birth County: Houston
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Saint Paul
Occupation (when first elected): Practicing Law/Formerly Taught School, Houston County, 3 years

EDUCATION

University of Minnesota, Law School; Master of Laws;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He was raised on a farm.

Total Days Served: 2191

SESSIONS SERVED

47th Legislative Session (1931-1932)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1931
Body: House
District: 42
Elected: 11/4/1930
Residence: Saint Paul
Term of Office: 1/5/1931 to 1/1/1933
Oath Date: 1/6/1931
Counties Represented: Ramsey
Occupation: Lawyer
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Cities of the First Class
  • Education
  • Judiciary
  • Military Affairs (Chair)
  • Public Highways
  • Reapportionment

46th Legislative Session (1929-1930)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1929
Body: House
District: 42
Elected: 11/6/1928
Residence: Saint Paul
Term of Office: 1/7/1929 to 1/4/1931
Oath Date: 1/8/1929
Counties Represented: Ramsey
Occupation: Practicing Law/Formerly Taught School
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Banks and Banking
  • Cities of the First Class
  • Judiciary
  • Markets and Marketing
  • Military Affairs (Chair)
  • Public Highways
  • University and State Schools

45th Legislative Session (1927-1928)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/1927
Body: House
District: 42
Elected: 11/2/1926
Residence: Saint Paul
Term of Office: 1/3/1927 to 1/6/1929
Oath Date: 1/4/1927
Counties Represented: Ramsey
Occupation: Practicing Law/Formerly Taught School, Houston County, 3 years
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Cities of the First Class
  • Commerce, Manufacture and Retail Trade
  • Judiciary
  • Military Affairs
  • State and County Fairs
  • University and State Schools