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William Geister

House 1923-24 (District 21)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

Counties Served:  Scott

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 3/26/1876
Birth Place: Spring Lake Township, Minnesota
Birth County: Scott
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 1/17/1942
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Shakopee
Occupation (when first elected): Town Clerk, Spring Lake Township

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Government: Spring Lake Township, Minnesota (Town Clerk); 06/1906 to 19?? [Appointed]

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He was born and raised on a farm.

He died in Scott County, Minnesota.

Total Days Served: 735

SESSIONS SERVED

43rd Legislative Session (1923-1924)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1923
Body: House
District: 21
Elected: 11/7/1922
Residence: Shakopee
Term of Office: 1/1/1923 to 1/4/1925
Oath Date: 1/2/1923
Counties Represented: Scott
Occupation: Town Clerk, Spring Lake Township
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Board of Control and State Institutions
  • Engrossment and Enrollment
  • General Legislation
  • Public Buildings
  • Re-apportionment