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Peterson, P. B.

House 1939-42 (District 47)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

Counties Served:  Pope

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 6/8/1896
Birth Place: Aldrich, Minnesota
Birth County: Wadena
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Starbuck
Occupation (when first elected): Ford Dealership Owner and Operator/Former Fireman, Northern Pacific Railroad

EDUCATION

At Least Elementary School;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

School Board/Administration: Starbuck, Minnesota (School Board, 4 years); 19?? to 19??
Military: United States Armed Forces (World War I); 1917 to 1918
Municipal Government: Starbuck, Minnesota (Fire Department, Chief); 1930 to 19??

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

Total Days Served: 1463

SESSIONS SERVED

52nd Legislative Session (1941-1942)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 47
Elected: 11/5/1940
Residence: Starbuck
Term of Office: 1/7/1941 to 1/4/1943
Counties Represented: Pope
Occupation: Ford Dealership Owner and Operator/Former Fireman, Northern Pacific Railroad
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • General Legislation
  • Insurance
  • Motor Vehicles and Motor Tax Laws
  • Public Highways
  • Telephones and Telegraphs

51st Legislative Session (1939-1940)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 47
Elected: 11/8/1938
Residence: Starbuck
Term of Office: 1/3/1939 to 1/6/1941
Counties Represented: Pope
Occupation: Ford Dealership Owner and Operator/Former Fireman, Northern Pacific Railroad
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • General Legislation
  • Insurance
  • Public Highways
  • State and County Fairs
  • Telephones and Telegraphs
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