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William H. Kieffer

House 1931-32 (District 41); House 1935-38 (District 41)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

Counties Served:  Ramsey

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1874
Birth Place: Dubuque, Iowa
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1939 (uncertain)
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Saint Paul
Occupation (when first elected): Former Examiner and Investigator, State Securities Commission

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

State Board/Commission/Council: Minnesota State Securities Commission (Examiner and Investigator, 5 years); 1??? to 1???
Military: United States Armed Forces, Pennsylvania Regiment (Spanish American War); 1898 to 1898

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He moved to St. Paul, Minnesota in 1880.

Total Days Served: 2184

SESSIONS SERVED

50th Legislative Session (1937-1938)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/1937
Body: House
District: 41
Elected: 11/3/1936
Residence: Saint Paul
Term of Office: 1/4/1937 to 1/1/1939
Oath Date: 1/5/1937
Counties Represented: Ramsey
Occupation: None Listed
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Crime Prevention
  • Elections
  • Insurance
  • Liquor Control
  • Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Tax Laws
  • Public Health and Hospitals (Chair)
  • Rules
  • Telephones and Telegraphs

49th Legislative Session (1935-1936)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1935
Body: House
District: 41
Elected: 11/6/1934
Residence: Saint Paul
Term of Office: 1/7/1935 to 1/3/1937
Oath Date: 1/8/1935
Counties Represented: Ramsey
Occupation: Former Examiner and Investigator, State Securities Commission
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Aircrafts and Airways
  • Banks and Banking
  • Cities of the First Class
  • Civil Administration
  • Crime Prevention
  • Insurance
  • Metropolitan Drainage
  • State Prison

47th Legislative Session (1931-1932)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1931
Body: House
District: 41
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: Former Examiner and Investigator, State Securities Commission
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Elections
  • Game and Fish
  • Military Affairs
  • Motor Vehicles and Motor Tax Laws
  • Reforestation
  • Taxes and Tax Laws
  • Workmens Compensation