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Henry August "August, H.A." Saggau
House 1911-14 (District 13); Senate 1929-30 (District 9)
Party when first elected: Democratic
Counties Served:
Martin, Watonwan
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1861
Birth Place:
Holstein
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Germany
Date of Death:
12/29/1942 (uncertain)
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
August, H.A.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Ceylon
Occupation (when first elected):
Agricultural Implement Dealer/Stock Buyer/Former Farmer
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
County Board/Commissioner:
Martin County, Minnesota (County Commissioner, 12 years; Chair, 2 of the 12 years);
1??? to 1???
Military:
German Navy (Marine);
1??? to 1???
Municipal Board/Commission:
Lake Belt, Minnesota (Town Board, 3 years);
1??? to 1???
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He was a member of the Democratic Party.
He came to Clinton County, Iowa in 1882 and moved to Martin County, Minnesota in 1892.
He died in Martin County, Minnesota.
Body:
Senate
District:
09
Elected:
1/17/1929
Residence:
Ceylon
Term of Office:
1/21/1929 to 1/4/1931
(Special Election)
Oath Date:
1/21/1929
Counties Represented:
Martin, Watonwan
Occupation:
Farm Implement and Automobile Business/Livestock Buyer/Family Farmer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
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Agriculture
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Dairy Products and Live Stock
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Game and Fish
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Reapportionment
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State and County Fairs
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State Development and Immigration
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State Parks, Memorials and Monuments
Session Notes:
The special election was held due to the death of Sen. Frank Arah (F.A.) Day. He was sworn in on January 21, 1929.
Elected:
11/5/1912
Residence:
Ceylon
Term of Office:
1/6/1913 to 1/3/1915
Oath Date:
1/7/1913
Counties Represented:
Martin
Occupation:
Agricultural Implement Dealer/Stock Buyer Business
Party:
Democratic
Committees:
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Agricultural Schools
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Engrossment
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State Hospitals
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Taxes and Tax Laws
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Towns and Counties
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Villages
Elected:
11/8/1910
Residence:
Ceylon
Term of Office:
1/2/1911 to 1/5/1913
Oath Date:
1/3/1911
Counties Represented:
Martin
Occupation:
Agricultural Implement Dealer/Stock Buyer/Former Farmer
Party:
Democratic
Committees:
-
Agricultural Schools
-
Banks and Banking
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Mines and Minerals
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Taxes and Tax Laws
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Towns and Counties