Engebretson, John
Senate 1943-46 (District 11)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election
Counties Served:
Nobles, Rock
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
6/1/1880
Birth Place:
Vienna Township, Minnesota
Birth County:
Rock
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
11/14/1984
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Kenneth
Occupation (when first elected):
Farm Owner/Banker, Manager, Kenneth State Bank/Taught School
EDUCATION
Public Grade Schools; Elementary School;
Breck School, Wilder; Secondary; Business Course, Winter
Business School; Postsecondary; Business
Austin Normal School; Attended College; Academic Courses
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Susie Olson (married in 1911)
Children:
Four children: (daughters)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He was of Norwegian ancestry.
He was born on a farm.
He died in Rock County, Minnesota.
Body: Senate
District: 11
Elected: 11/3/1942
Residence: Kenneth
Term of Office: 1/5/1943 to 1/6/1947
Counties Represented:
Nobles, Rock
Occupation: Taught School/Farm Owner/Banker
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
-
Banks and Banking
-
Crime and Crime Prevention
-
Public Highways
-
Public Welfare
-
Railroads
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
-
Workmens Compensation
Body: Senate
District: 11
Elected: 11/3/1942
Residence: Kenneth
Term of Office: 1/5/1943 to 1/6/1947
Counties Represented:
Nobles, Rock
Occupation: Farm Owner/Banker, Manager, Kenneth State Bank/Taught School
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
-
Banks and Banking
-
Crime and Crime Prevention
-
Public Highways
-
Public Welfare
-
Railroads
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
-
Workmens Compensation
Articles & Books About
"An Indomitable Spirit Has Passed Away (Obituary)." Luverne Star Herald, November 19, 1984.
These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.