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William S. "W.S." Enger

House 1919-22 (District 55)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

Counties Served:  Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Sherburne

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1864
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country: Norway
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: W.S.
City of Residence (when first elected): Big Lake
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

County Board/Commissioner: Sherburne County, Minnesota (County Board of Commissioners Member, Big Lake District); 1??? to 1???

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to St. Paul, Minnesota in 1867 with his parents. He moved to Sherburne County, Minnesota in 1875.

Total Days Served: 1456

SESSIONS SERVED

42nd Legislative Session (1921-1922)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/1921
Body: House
District: 55
Elected: 11/2/1920
Residence: Big Lake
Term of Office: 1/3/1921 to 12/31/1922
Oath Date: 1/4/1921
Counties Represented: Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Sherburne
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Commerce, Manufacture and Retail Trade
  • Drainage
  • Elections
  • Game and Fish
  • Public Highways
  • Towns and Counties

41st Legislative Session (1919-1920)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1919
Body: House
District: 55
Elected: 11/5/1918
Residence: Big Lake
Term of Office: 1/6/1919 to 1/2/1921
Oath Date: 1/7/1919
Counties Represented: Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Sherburne
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Drainage
  • Markets and Marketing
  • Public Highways
  • Public Utilities
  • Towns and Counties