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Leo D. Madden

House 1947-56 (District 4)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus

Counties Served:  Olmsted

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1884 (uncertain)
Birth Place: Viola Township, Minnesota
Birth County: Olmsted
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1956
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Eyota
Occupation (when first elected): Farm Owner and Operator/Former Drug Store Operator

EDUCATION

St. Thomas College; Attended College;
University of Minnesota, College of Pharmacy; College Graduate;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He was born on a farm.

He operated a drug store in Minneapolis until 1919.

Total Days Served: 3654

SESSIONS SERVED

59th Legislative Session (1955-1956)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/1955
Body: House
District: 04
Elected: 11/2/1954
Residence: Eyota
Term of Office: 1/3/1955 to 1/6/1957
Oath Date: 1/4/1955
Counties Represented: Olmsted
Occupation: Farm Owner and Operator
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Aircraft and Airways
  • Commerce, Manufacturing and Retail Trade
  • Highways
  • Labor
  • Penal Institutions

58th Legislative Session (1953-1954)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1953
Body: House
District: 04
Elected: 11/5/1952
Residence: Eyota
Term of Office: 1/5/1953 to 1/2/1955
Oath Date: 1/6/1953
Counties Represented: Olmsted
Occupation: Farm Owner and Operator
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Aircraft and Airways (Chair)
  • Health
  • Taxes
  • Towns and Counties
  • Welfare

57th Legislative Session (1951-1952)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1951
Body: House
District: 04
Elected: 11/7/1950
Residence: Eyota
Term of Office: 1/1/1951 to 1/4/1953
Oath Date: 1/2/1951
Counties Represented: Olmsted
Occupation: Farm Owner and Operator
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Health
  • Public Institutions
  • Taxes
  • Towns and Counties
  • Welfare

56th Legislative Session (1949-1950)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/1949
Body: House
District: 04
Elected: 11/2/1948
Residence: Eyota
Term of Office: 1/3/1949 to 12/31/1950
Oath Date: 1/4/1949
Counties Represented: Olmsted
Occupation: Farm Owner and Operator/Former Drug Store Operator
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Education
  • Health
  • Public Institutions
  • Taxes
  • University

55th Legislative Session (1947-1948)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1947
Body: House
District: 04
Elected: 11/5/1946
Residence: Eyota
Term of Office: 1/6/1947 to 1/2/1949
Oath Date: 1/7/1947
Counties Represented: Olmsted
Occupation: Farm Owner and Operator/Former Drug Store Operator
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Dairy Products and Livestock
  • Education
  • Health
  • Towns and Counties
  • University