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George M. "Geo." Gillette

House 1903-04 (District 39)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Hennepin

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1858
Birth Place: Michigan
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1934
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: Geo.
City of Residence (when first elected): Minneapolis
Occupation (when first elected): President, Gulf Slate Co./Vice President, Electric Steel Elevator Co./Vice President, Minneapolis Steel Machinery Co./Secretary and Treasurer, Minnesota Malleable Iron Co./Former Secretary and Treasurer, Gillette-Herzog Manufacturing Company

EDUCATION

University of Michigan; Attended College;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He was born on a farm.

He came to Minnesota in 1889.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

33rd Legislative Session (1903-1904)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1903
Body: House
District: 39
Elected: 11/4/1902
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/5/1903 to 1/1/1905
Oath Date: 1/6/1903
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: President, Gulf Slate Co./Vice President, Electric Steel Elevator Co./Vice President, Minneapolis Steel Machinery Co./Secretary and Treasurer, Minnesota Malleable Iron Co./Former Secretary and Treasurer, Gillette-Herzog Manufacturing Company
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Corporations Other Than Municipal
  • Grain and Warehouse
  • Public Buildings
  • Taxes and Tax Law
  • University and University Lands (Chair)