McGowan, John T.
Senate 1899-1910 (District 38)
Party when first elected: Democratic
Counties Served:
Hennepin
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
4/16/1864 (uncertain)
Birth Place:
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Birth County:
Hennepin
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
??/??/1919
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Minneapolis
Occupation (when first elected):
Real Estate and Fire Insurance Business/Former Carpenter
EDUCATION
Minneapolis Public Schools; At Least Elementary School; until 16 years old
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Municipal Council/Aldermen:
Minneapolis, Minnesota (City Council Member);
1888 to 1892
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Toensing lists his birth year as 1861. The Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1909 lists 1864. The Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1899 says he was born 34 years ago.
Body: Senate
District: 38
Elected: 11/6/1906
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/8/1907 to 1/2/1911
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Real Estate Loan and Fire Insurance Business
Party:
Democratic
Committees:
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Commerce and Trade
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Engrossment
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Illuminating Oils (Chair)
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Labor
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Libraries
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Public Accounts and Expenditures
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Public Health and Pure Food
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Railroads
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University and University Lands
Body: Senate
District: 38
Elected: 11/6/1906
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/8/1907 to 1/2/1911
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Real Estate and Fire Insurance Business/Former Carpenter
Party:
Democratic
Committees:
-
Engrossment
-
Illuminating Oils (Chair)
-
Labor
-
Libraries
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Municipal Corporations
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Public Health and Pure Food
-
Railroads
-
University and University Lands
Body: Senate
District: 38
Elected: 11/4/1902
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/6/1903 to 1/7/1907
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Real Estate and Fire Insurance Business/Former Carpenter
Party:
Democratic
Committees:
-
Engrossment
-
Federal Relations
-
Illuminating Oils
-
Manufactures
-
Municipal Corporations
-
Public Health, Dairy and Food
-
State Prison
Body: Senate
District: 38
Elected: 11/4/1902
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/6/1903 to 1/7/1907
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Real Estate and Fire Insurance Business/Former Carpenter
Party:
Democratic
Committees:
-
Engrossment
-
Federal Relations
-
Illuminating Oils
-
Manufactures
-
Municipal Corporations
-
Public Health, Dairy and Food
-
State Prison
Body: Senate
District: 38
Elected: 11/8/1898
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/3/1899 to 1/5/1903
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Real Estate and Fire Insurance Business/Former Carpenter
Party:
Democratic
Committees:
-
Finance
-
Game and Game Laws
-
Illuminating Oils
-
Labor
-
Public Parks (Chair)
-
State Prison
Body: Senate
District: 38
Elected: 11/8/1898
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/3/1899 to 1/5/1903
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Real Estate and Fire Insurance Business/Former Carpenter
Party:
Democratic
Committees:
-
Finance
-
Game and Game Laws
-
Illuminating Oils
-
Labor
-
Public Parks (Chair)
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Reapportionment
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State Prison
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