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    Goodhue, Ralph Bigelow "R.B."

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    Senate 1943-50 (District 18)

    Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus

    Counties Served:  Rice

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 1/27/1878
    Birth Place: Northfield, Minnesota
    Birth County: Rice
    Birth Country: United States
    Date of Death: 1/18/1960
    Gender: Male
    Religion: Congregational
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names: R.B.
    City of Residence (when first elected): Dennison
    Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

    EDUCATION

    Carleton Academy; Secondary;
    Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota; Attended College;
    University of Minnesota, School of Agriculture; Attended College;

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Emily M. Rice (married on August 29, 1903)
    Children: Three children: Horace (son); Mrs. Ross Ensminger, and Mrs. Lloyd Berg (daughters)
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

    "He became one of the conservative leaders of the the Legislature, known for his studious attention to state affairs." (Minnesota Journal of the Senate, March 29, 1961, p. 1090)

    He died in Rice County, Minnesota.

    He was a member of the Congregational Church.

    Religion provided by Minnesota Journal of the Senate, March 29, 1961, p. 1090.

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    Total Days Served: 2919

    SESSIONS SERVED

    56th Legislative Session (1949-1950) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/1949
    Body: Senate
    District: 18
    Elected: 11/5/1946
    Residence: Dennison
    Term of Office: 1/6/1947 to 12/31/1950
    Oath Date: 1/7/1947
    Counties Represented: Rice
    Occupation: Farmer
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "He became one of the conservative leaders of the the Legislature, known for his studious attention to state affairs." (Minnesota Journal of the Senate, March 29, 1961, p. 1090)
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Dairy Products and Live Stock
    • Labor
    • Motor Vehicles and Motor Tax Laws
    • Public Institutions and Buildings
    • Railroads (Chair)
    • Rules and Legislative Expense
    • Taxes and Tax Laws
    • Towns and Counties
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    55th Legislative Session (1947-1948)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1947
    Body: Senate
    District: 18
    Elected: 11/5/1946
    Residence: Dennison
    Term of Office: 1/6/1947 to 12/31/1950
    Oath Date: 1/7/1947
    Counties Represented: Rice
    Occupation: Farmer
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "He became one of the conservative leaders of the the Legislature, known for his studious attention to state affairs." (Minnesota Journal of the Senate, March 29, 1961, p. 1090)
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Dairy Products and Live Stock
    • Labor
    • Motor Vehicles and Motor Tax Laws
    • Public Institutions and Buildings
    • Railroads (Chair)
    • Taxes and Tax Laws
    • Towns and Counties

    54th Legislative Session (1945-1946) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1945
    Body: Senate
    District: 18
    Elected: 11/3/1942
    Residence: Dennison
    Term of Office: 1/4/1943 to 1/5/1947
    Oath Date: 1/5/1943
    Counties Represented: Rice
    Occupation: Farmer
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "He became one of the conservative leaders of the the Legislature, known for his studious attention to state affairs." (Minnesota Journal of the Senate, March 29, 1961, p. 1090)
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Dairy Products and Live Stock
    • Elections
    • Labor
    • Motor Vehicle and Motor Tax Laws
    • Public Institutions and Buildings
    • Railroads
    • Towns and Counties
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    53rd Legislative Session (1943-1944)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/1943
    Body: Senate
    District: 18
    Elected: 11/3/1942
    Residence: Dennison
    Term of Office: 1/4/1943 to 1/5/1947
    Oath Date: 1/5/1943
    Counties Represented: Rice
    Occupation: Farmer
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "He became one of the conservative leaders of the the Legislature, known for his studious attention to state affairs." (Minnesota Journal of the Senate, March 29, 1961, p. 1090)
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Dairy Products and Live Stock
    • Elections
    • Labor
    • Motor Vehicles and Motor Tax Laws
    • Public Institutions and Buildings
    • Railroads
    • Towns and Counties
    term photo
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