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Johnson, Edward

House 1895-96 (District 2)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Fillmore

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1847
Birth Place: Tromsoe
Birth County:
Birth Country: Norway
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Lanesboro
Occupation (when first elected): Merchant

EDUCATION

Common Schools, Norway; At Least Elementary School;
Private Schools, Norway; At Least Elementary School;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Council/Aldermen: Lanesboro, Minnesota (Alderman); 18?? to 18??
Municipal Government: Lanesboro, Minnesota (Village Clerk); 18?? to 18??
School Board/Administration: Lanesboro, Minnesota (School District Treasurer); 18?? to 18??
School Board/Administration: Lanesboro, Minnesota (Board of Education, Member, 6 years; Secretary, 3 of the 6 years); 18?? to 18??
State Legislative Staff: Minnesota House of Representatives (Assistant Postmaster); 1889 to 1889
Municipal Mayor: Lanesboro, Minnesota; 189? to 18??
State Legislative Staff: Minnesota House of Representatives and Minnesota Senate (Postmaster); 1893 to 1893

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1867. He moved to Lanesboro, Minnesota around 1870.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

29th Legislative Session (1895-1896)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 02
Elected: 11/6/1894
Residence: Lanesboro
Term of Office: 1/8/1895 to 1/4/1897
Counties Represented: Fillmore
Occupation: Merchant
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Engrossment (Chair)
  • Forestry and Fire Protection
  • Insurance
  • Printing
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