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William Merrill

House 1933-34 (District 47)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

Counties Served:  Pope

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 1/18/1885
Birth Place: Minnesota
Birth County: Crow Wing
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1963
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Starbuck
Occupation (when first elected): Editor, The Starbuck Times/Practicing Law

EDUCATION

East High School, Minneapolis; Secondary; Graduate
University of Minnesota, College of Law; Law Degree;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

Total Days Served: 735

SESSIONS SERVED

48th Legislative Session (1933-1934)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1933
Body: House
District: 47
Elected: 11/8/1932
Residence: Starbuck
Term of Office: 1/2/1933 to 1/6/1935
Oath Date: 1/3/1933
Counties Represented: Pope
Occupation: Editor, The Starbuck Times/Practicing Law
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Appropriations
  • Civil Administration
  • Judiciary
  • Markets and Marketing
  • Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Tax Laws
  • Public Highways
  • Taxes and Tax Laws
  • University and State Schools