Larson, James A.
House 1897-98 (District 9); House 1899-1902 (District 19)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Redwood
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
10/9/1860
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
4/22/1926
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Walnut Grove
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer
EDUCATION
Illinois Common Schools; At Least Elementary School;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Municipal Board/Commission:
Walnut Grove, Minnesota (Town Board, Member, number of years);
18?? to 18??
School Board/Administration:
Walnut Grove, Minnesota (School Board, Member, number of years);
18?? to 18??
State Secretary of State Staff:
Minnesota Office of the Secretary of State (Assistant Secretary of State);
1907 to 1921
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Redwood County, Minnesota in the spring of 1877.
He died in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Elected: 11/6/1900
Residence: Walnut Grove
Term of Office: 1/8/1901 to 1/5/1903
Counties Represented:
Redwood
Occupation: Farmer
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Corporations Other Than Municipal
-
Legislative Expenses (Chair)
-
Railroads
-
Rules and Joint Rules
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
Elected: 11/8/1898
Residence: Walnut Grove
Term of Office: 1/3/1899 to 1/7/1901
Counties Represented:
Redwood
Occupation: Farmer
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Claims
-
Mines and Minerals (Chair)
-
Municipal Legislation
-
Railroads
-
Rules and Joint Rules
Elected: 11/3/1896
Residence: Walnut Grove
Term of Office: 1/5/1897 to 1/2/1899
Counties Represented:
Redwood
Occupation: Farmer
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Public Lands
-
Railroads
-
Roads, Bridges and Navigable Streams
-
Soldiers Home
-
State Public School