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Galen L. "G.L., Barney" Finnegan

House 1933-36 (District 52)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

Counties Served:  Itasca

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/???? (uncertain)
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Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: G.L., Barney
City of Residence (when first elected): Grand Rapids
Occupation (when first elected): Forest Products

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GENERAL NOTES

Total Days Served: 1463

SESSIONS SERVED

49th Legislative Session (1935-1936)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1935
Body: House
District: 52
Elected: 11/6/1934
Residence: Grand Rapids
Term of Office: 1/7/1935 to 1/3/1937
Oath Date: 1/8/1935
Counties Represented: Itasca
Occupation: None Listed
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Education
  • Public Highways
  • Reforestation
  • Taxes and Tax Laws
  • Temperance and Liquor Control
  • Towns and Counties
  • University and State Schools
  • Workmens Compensation (Chair)

48th Legislative Session (1933-1934)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1933
Body: House
District: 52
Elected: 11/8/1932
Residence: Grand Rapids
Term of Office: 1/2/1933 to 1/6/1935
Oath Date: 1/3/1933
Counties Represented: Itasca
Occupation: Forest Products
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Crime Prevention
  • Education
  • Game and Fish
  • Municipal Affairs
  • Public Buildings
  • Reforestation
  • State and County Fairs