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John W. "J.W." Peterson
Senate 1873-74 (District 17); House 1885-86 (District 22); Senate 1891-94 (District 21)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Goodhue
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1838
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Sweden
Date of Death:
??/??/1916
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
J.W.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Vasa
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer
EDUCATION
Common Schools; At Least Elementary School;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Military:
6th Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Company I (United States Civil War, Sergeant);
08/18/1862 to 1865
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Chisago County, Minnesota in 1856. He moved to Vasa, Minnesota around 1865.
His party affiliation when first elected was provided by The Fifteenth Legislature of Minnesota, 1873.
Body:
Senate
District:
21
Elected:
11/4/1890
Residence:
Vasa
Term of Office:
1/5/1891 to 1/6/1895
Oath Date:
1/6/1891
Counties Represented:
Goodhue
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Engrossment
-
Railroads (Chair)
-
Reform School
-
State Soldiers Home
Body:
Senate
District:
21
Elected:
11/4/1890
Residence:
Vasa
Term of Office:
1/5/1891 to 1/6/1895
Oath Date:
1/6/1891
Counties Represented:
Goodhue
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Claims
-
Reapportionment
-
Reform School
Elected:
11/4/1884
Residence:
Vasa
Term of Office:
1/6/1885 to 1/3/1887
Oath Date:
1/6/1885
Counties Represented:
Goodhue
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Federal Relations (Chair)
-
Railroads
-
Temperance
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Body:
Senate
District:
17
Elected:
11/5/1872
Residence:
Vasa
Term of Office:
1/7/1873 to 1/4/1875
Oath Date:
1/7/1873
Counties Represented:
Goodhue
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Engrossment
-
Printing
-
State Reform School
-
Towns and Counties (Chair)
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Body:
Senate
District:
17
Elected:
11/5/1872
Residence:
Vasa
Term of Office:
1/7/1873 to 1/4/1875
Oath Date:
1/7/1873
Counties Represented:
Goodhue
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Republican
Party Notes: His party affiliation was provided by The Fifteenth Legislature of Minnesota, 1873, p. 11.
Committees:
-
Immigration (Chair)
-
Indian Affairs
-
Towns and Counties
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
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