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Ole O. "O.O." Lien

House 1878 (District 40)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Swift

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1849
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country: Norway
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: O.O.
City of Residence (when first elected): Reesor
Occupation (when first elected): Teacher

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Single
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1865.

He was listed as a Republican on the list of members posted after the 1877 election. ("The Next Legislature." St. Paul Pioneer Press, November 10, 1877)

Total Days Served: 364

SESSIONS SERVED

20th Legislative Session (1878)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1878
Body: House
District: 40
Elected: 11/6/1877
Residence: Reesor
Term of Office: 1/8/1878 to 1/6/1879
Oath Date: 1/8/1878
Counties Represented: Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Swift
Occupation: Teacher
Party: Republican Party Notes: He was listed as a Republican on the list of members posted after the 1877 election. ("The Next Legislature." St. Paul Pioneer Press, November 10, 1877)
Committees:
  • Federal Relations
  • Joint Relief from Grasshopper Devastation Special
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

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