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Thomas C. Richardson

House 1947-50 (District 3)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus

Counties Served:  Wabasha

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 12/9/1884
Birth Place: Viola Township, Minnesota
Birth County: Olmsted
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Elgin
Occupation (when first elected): Farming

EDUCATION

Rochester Normal College; College Graduate;
Rochester Business College; College Graduate;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

Total Days Served: 1456

SESSIONS SERVED

56th Legislative Session (1949-1950)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/1949
Body: House
District: 03
Elected: 11/2/1948
Residence: Elgin
Term of Office: 1/3/1949 to 12/31/1950
Oath Date: 1/4/1949
Counties Represented: Wabasha
Occupation: None Listed
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Employees Compensation
  • Highways
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Veterans and Military Affairs

55th Legislative Session (1947-1948)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1947
Body: House
District: 03
Elected: 11/5/1946
Residence: Elgin
Term of Office: 1/6/1947 to 1/2/1949
Oath Date: 1/7/1947
Counties Represented: Wabasha
Occupation: Farming
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Employees Compensation
  • Highways
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Veterans and Military Affairs