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Kraker, Joseph

Sessions Served    Other Information

House 1897-98 (District 45)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Stearns

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1842
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country: Austria
Date of Death: ??/??/1907
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Melrose
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer/Lumber and Hardware Business

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Government: Melrose, Minnesota (Village Treasurer, Number of Years); 18?? to 18??

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

The Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1897 biographical section lists him as a Republican on p. 627. In the election results section on p. 497 he's listed as I. (Independent?).

He came to Minnesota in 1871.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

30th Legislative Session (1897-1898)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/1897
Body: House
District: 45
Elected: 11/3/1896
Residence: Melrose
Term of Office: 1/4/1897 to 1/1/1899
Oath Date: 1/5/1897
Counties Represented: Stearns
Occupation: Farmer/Lumber and Hardware Business
Party: Republican Party Notes: The Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1897 biographical section lists him as a Republican on p. 627. In the election results section on p. 497 he's listed as I. (Independent?).
Committees:
  • Banks
  • Grain and Warehouse
  • Insurance
  • Prison Labor

OTHER INFORMATION

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