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R. J. McGhee

House 1931-32 (District 61)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

Counties Served:  St. Louis

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1870
Birth Place: Ontario
Birth County:
Birth Country: Canada
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Virginia
Occupation (when first elected): President, Range Paper Company

EDUCATION

University; College Graduate;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Council/Aldermen: Virginia, Minnesota (Alderman, City Council, 8 years); 1??? to 1???
Municipal Board/Commission: Virginia, Minnesota (Charter Commission, 12 years); 1??? to 1???
School Board/Administration: Virginia, Minnesota (Board of Education, Director, 12 years); 1??? to 1???

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Married
Children: Two children
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

47th Legislative Session (1931-1932)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1931
Body: House
District: 61
Elected: 11/4/1930
Residence: Virginia
Term of Office: 1/5/1931 to 1/1/1933
Oath Date: 1/6/1931
Counties Represented: St. Louis
Occupation: President, Range Paper Company
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Aircraft and Airways
  • Commerce, Manufacture and Retail Trade
  • Crime Prevention
  • Education
  • Motor Vehicles and Motor Tax Laws
  • University and State Schools