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    Denegre, James Denis

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    Senate 1911-14 (District 36); Senate 1915-26 (District 40)

    Party when first elected:  Republican

    Counties Served:  Ramsey

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 5/5/1868
    Birth Place: New Orleans, Louisiana
    Birth County:
    Birth Country: United States
    Date of Death: 12/30/1926
    Gender: Male
    Religion: Episcopalian
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names:
    City of Residence (when first elected): Saint Paul
    Occupation (when first elected): Lawyer; Denegre, McDermott, Stearns and Weeks Law Firm

    EDUCATION

    New Orleans Common Schools, Louisiana; Elementary School;
    Phillips Exeter Academy; Secondary; Graduate, 1885
    Princeton University; A.M.; 1889
    University of Minnesota, Law School; Law Degree; 1891

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Single (when first elected); Married (listed in 1923)
    Children:
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

    He was a prominent Mason. He was a member of the Ancient Landmark Lodge No. 5 of St. Paul, and Summit Chapter No. 45. He was a Knight Templar in Paladin Commandery No. 21. He was a Potentate of Osman Temple. He was a member of the Red Cross of Constantine and a 33rd Degree Scottish Rite Mason. He was a member and Council Commander of the Woodmen of the World order.

    He was a member of the Minnesota Boat Club and a leader in the National Amateur Rowing Association.

    He died in Ramsey County, Minnesota.

    He was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church.

    Religion provide by the Minnesota Journal of the Senate, March 17, 1927, p. 585.

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    Total Days Served: 5842

    SESSIONS SERVED

    44th Legislative Session (1925-1926) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1925
    Body: Senate
    District: 40
    Elected: 11/7/1922
    Residence: Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/1/1923 to 12/30/1926 (unfinished term)
    Oath Date: 1/2/1923
    Counties Represented: Ramsey
    Occupation: Lawyer; Denegre, McDermot, Stearns and Weeks Law Firm
    Party: Nonpartisan Election
    Committees:
    • Cities of the First Class (Chair)
    • General Legislation
    • Insurance
    • Judiciary
    • Labor
    • Motor Vehicles and Motor Tax Laws
    • Rules and Legislative Expense
    Reason for unfinished term: Death
    Session Notes: He died while in office on December 30, 1926. He was reelected on November 2, 1926, but died before being sworn into office in 1927.

    43rd Legislative Session (1923-1924)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1923
    Body: Senate
    District: 40
    Elected: 11/7/1922
    Residence: Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/1/1923 to 12/30/1926 (unfinished term)
    Oath Date: 1/2/1923
    Counties Represented: Ramsey
    Occupation: Lawyer; Denegre, McDermot, Stearns and Weeks Law Firm
    Party: Nonpartisan Election
    Committees:
    • Cities of the First Class (Chair)
    • General Legislation
    • Insurance
    • Judiciary
    • Labor
    • Motor Vehicles
    • Rules and Legislative Expense
    Reason for unfinished term: Death
    Session Notes: He died while in office on December 30, 1926. He was reelected on November 2, 1926, but died before being sworn into office in 1927.
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    42nd Legislative Session (1921-1922) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/1921
    Body: Senate
    District: 40
    Elected: 11/5/1918
    Residence: Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/6/1919 to 12/31/1922
    Oath Date: 1/7/1919
    Counties Represented: Ramsey
    Occupation: Lawyer; Denegre, McDermot and Stearns Law Firm
    Party: Nonpartisan Election
    Committees:
    • Cities of the First Class (Chair)
    • General Legislation
    • Insurance
    • Judiciary
    • Labor
    • Public Highways
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    41st Legislative Session (1919-1920)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1919
    Body: Senate
    District: 40
    Elected: 11/5/1918
    Residence: Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/6/1919 to 12/31/1922
    Oath Date: 1/7/1919
    Counties Represented: Ramsey
    Occupation: Lawyer, Denegre and McDermot Law Firm
    Party: Nonpartisan Election
    Committees:
    • Cities of the First Class (Chair)
    • General Legislation
    • Insurance
    • Judiciary
    • Labor
    • Public Highways
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    40th Legislative Session (1917-1918) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1917
    Body: Senate
    District: 40
    Elected: 11/3/1914
    Residence: Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/4/1915 to 1/5/1919
    Oath Date: 1/5/1915
    Counties Represented: Ramsey
    Occupation: Lawyer, Denegre and McDermot Law Firm
    Party: Nonpartisan Election
    Committees:
    • Cities of the First Class (Chair)
    • General Legislation
    • Insurance
    • Judiciary
    • Labor
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    39th Legislative Session (1915-1916)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/1915
    Body: Senate
    District: 40
    Elected: 11/3/1914
    Residence: Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/4/1915 to 1/5/1919
    Oath Date: 1/5/1915
    Counties Represented: Ramsey
    Occupation: Lawyer, Denegre and McDermot Law Firm
    Party: Nonpartisan Election
    Committees:
    • Cities of the First Class (Chair)
    • General Legislation
    • Insurance
    • Judiciary
    • Judiciary: Courts, Judicial and Public Officers (Chair)
    • Judiciary: Insurance
    • Judiciary: Negligence
    • Labor
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    38th Legislative Session (1913-1914) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1913
    Body: Senate
    District: 36
    Elected: 11/8/1910
    Residence: Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/2/1911 to 1/3/1915
    Oath Date: 1/3/1911
    Counties Represented: Ramsey
    Occupation: Lawyer; Denegre, McDermott, Stearns and Weeks Law Firm
    Party: Republican
    Committees:
    • Banks and Banking
    • Cities of the First Class
    • Elections
    • Grain and Warehouse
    • Insurance
    • Judiciary
    • Public Buildings and Parks (Chair)
    • Railroads
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    37th Legislative Session (1911-1912)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1911
    Body: Senate
    District: 36
    Elected: 11/8/1910
    Residence: Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/2/1911 to 1/3/1915
    Oath Date: 1/3/1911
    Counties Represented: Ramsey
    Occupation: Lawyer; Denegre, McDermott, Stearns and Weeks Law Firm
    Party: Republican
    Committees:
    • Banks and Banking
    • Corporations
    • Education
    • Immigration
    • Insurance
    • Judiciary
    • Military Affairs
    • Public Buildings (Chair)
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