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Edward J. Forestell
House 1923-26 (District 2)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election
Counties Served:
Winona
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1880
Birth Place:
Minnesota
Birth County:
Fillmore
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Saint Charles
Occupation (when first elected):
Operator of Elevator, Coal Yard and Farm Implement Business
EDUCATION
St. Charles Public Schools; At Least Elementary School;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Municipal Mayor:
St. Charles, Minnesota;
1??? to 19??
Municipal Council/Aldermen:
St. Charles, Minnesota (Alderman);
1??? to 19??
Municipal Government:
St. Charles, Minnesota (Fire Chief, 9 years);
1??? to 19??
School Board/Administration:
St. Charles, Minnesota (Board of Education);
1??? to 19??
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Five children
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He moved to St. Charles, Minnesota in 1892.
Elected:
11/4/1924
Residence:
Saint Charles
Term of Office:
1/5/1925 to 1/2/1927
Oath Date:
1/6/1925
Counties Represented:
Winona
Occupation:
Operator of Farm Implement, Grain, Coal and Ice Business
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
-
Appropriations
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Markets and Marketing
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Municipal Affairs
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Public Buildings (Chair)
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Railroads and Motor Vehicle Transportation
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Taxes and Tax Laws
Elected:
11/7/1922
Residence:
Saint Charles
Term of Office:
1/1/1923 to 1/4/1925
Oath Date:
1/2/1923
Counties Represented:
Winona
Occupation:
Operator of Elevator, Coal Yard and Farm Implement Business
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
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Dairy Products and Live Stock
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Grain and Warehouse
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Insurance
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Public Highways
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State Parks
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Taxes and Tax Laws