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    Felt, Reuben William

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    House 1947-49 (District 25)

    Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus

    Counties Served:  Kandiyohi

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 7/7/1903
    Birth Place: Fahlun Township, Minnesota
    Birth County: Kandiyohi
    Birth Country: United States
    Date of Death: 6/12/1949
    Gender: Male
    Religion:
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names:
    City of Residence (when first elected): Willmar
    Occupation (when first elected): Farmer/Breeder of Pure-Bred Hereford Cattle

    EDUCATION

    University of Minnesota, School of Agriculture; College Graduate;

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    Municipal Government: Willmar, Minnesota (Town Clerk, 13 years); 19?? to 19??

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Married
    Children: Two children: (daughters)
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

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    Total Days Served: 888

    SESSIONS SERVED

    56th Legislative Session (1949-1950)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 25
    Elected: 11/2/1948
    Residence: Willmar
    Term of Office: 1/4/1949 to 6/12/1949 (unfinished term)
    Counties Represented: Kandiyohi
    Occupation: Farmer/Breeder of Pure-Bred Hereford Cattle
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Cooperatives
    • Drainage and Soil Conservation
    • Health
    • Public Institutions
    • Temperance and Liquor Control
    Reason for unfinished term: Death
    Session Notes: He died while in office on June 12, 1949.
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    55th Legislative Session (1947-1948)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 25
    Elected: 11/5/1946
    Residence: Willmar
    Term of Office: 1/7/1947 to 1/3/1949
    Counties Represented: Kandiyohi
    Occupation: Farmer/Breeder of Pure-Bred Hereford Cattle
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Elections
    • Health
    • Public Institutions
    • University

    OTHER INFORMATION

    Articles & Books About
    Reuben W. Felt Memorial. Minnesota Journal of the House, April 16, 1951, p. 2339.



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