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William "Wm." Nystrom

House 1935-38 (District 11)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

Counties Served:  Nobles

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 11/16/1902
Birth Place: Indian Lake Township, Minnesota
Birth County: Nobles
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 12/13/1989
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: Wm.
City of Residence (when first elected): Worthington
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He was born and raised on a farm.

Total Days Served: 1456

SESSIONS SERVED

50th Legislative Session (1937-1938)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/1937
Body: House
District: 11
Elected: 11/3/1936
Residence: Worthington
Term of Office: 1/4/1937 to 1/1/1939
Oath Date: 1/5/1937
Counties Represented: Nobles
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Appropriations
  • Civil Administration
  • Markets and Marketing
  • Public Domain
  • Railroads and State Motor Transportation (Chair)
  • State Prison
  • Taxes and Tax Laws

49th Legislative Session (1935-1936)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1935
Body: House
District: 11
Elected: 11/6/1934
Residence: Worthington
Term of Office: 1/7/1935 to 1/3/1937
Oath Date: 1/8/1935
Counties Represented: Nobles
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Game and Fish
  • Municipal Affairs
  • Public Buildings
  • Reforestation
  • State Development and Immigration
  • State Parks
  • State Prison