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    Greer, Harry M.

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    House 1949 (District 1)

    Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus

    Counties Served:  Fillmore, Houston

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 8/31/1888
    Birth Place: Lanesboro, Minnesota
    Birth County: Fillmore
    Birth Country: United States
    Date of Death: 7/3/1949 (uncertain)
    Gender: Male
    Religion:
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names:
    City of Residence (when first elected): Lanesboro
    Occupation (when first elected): Retired Cafe Proprietor

    EDUCATION

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    County Government: Fillmore County, Minnesota (County Fair Board); 19?? to 19??
    Municipal Council/Aldermen: Lanesboro, Minnesota (Village Council); 19?? to 19??
    Municipal Government: Lanesboro, Minnesota (Volunteer Fire Department); 19?? to 19??

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Married
    Children: Nine children: (8 daughters, 1 son)
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
    Herbert L. Greer  - Brother
    Robert R. Greer  - Father

    GENERAL NOTES

    Toensing and the Minnesota Historical Society's Death Certificate database list his death year as 1949. The Minnesota Journal of the House, April 16, 1951 lists 1950.

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    Total Days Served: 182

    SESSIONS SERVED

    56th Legislative Session (1949-1950)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/1949
    Body: House
    District: 01
    Elected: 11/2/1948
    Residence: Lanesboro
    Term of Office: 1/3/1949 to 7/3/1949 (unfinished term)
    Oath Date: 1/4/1949
    Counties Represented: Fillmore, Houston
    Occupation: Retired Cafe Proprietor
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
    Committees:
    • Cooperatives
    • Dairy Products and Livestock
    • Motor Vehicles
    • State and County Fairs
    • Towns and Counties
    Reason for unfinished term: Death
    Session Notes: He died while in office on July 3, 1949 or 1950. Toensing and the Minnesota Historical Society's Death Certificate database list his death year as 1949. The Minnesota Journal of the House, April 16, 1951 lists 1950.
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