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John O. Emerson
House 1897-98 (District 48)
Party when first elected: Populist
Counties Served:
Otter Tail
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1845
Birth Place:
Indiana
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Perham
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Municipal Government:
Perham, Minnesota (Town Clerk, 7 years);
18?? to 18??
Municipal Board/Commission:
Perham, Minnesota (Town Board, Chair, 3 years);
18?? to 18??
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Minnesota in 1874.
Elected:
11/3/1896
Residence:
Perham
Term of Office:
1/4/1897 to 1/1/1899
Oath Date:
1/5/1897
Counties Represented:
Otter Tail
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Populist
Committees:
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Agriculture
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Forestry and Fire Protection
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State Library
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University and University Lands