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John F. Selb
House 1905-06 (District 35); House 1909-10 (District 35)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Ramsey
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
12/12/1872
Birth Place:
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Birth County:
Ramsey
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Saint Paul
Occupation (when first elected):
Attorney
EDUCATION
St. Paul Public Schools; At Least Elementary School;
St. Paul District Schools; At Least Elementary School;
University of Minnesota; Attended Law School; Night Law Classes
St. Paul College of Law; Law Degree; Admitted to Practice
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Municipal Government:
St. Paul, Minnesota (Chief Clerk to the Corporation Attorney);
1899 to 19??
[Appointed]
Judicial Administration:
St. Paul, Minnesota (Deputy Clerk of the District Court);
19?? to 19??
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Elected:
11/3/1908
Residence:
Saint Paul
Term of Office:
1/4/1909 to 1/1/1911
Oath Date:
1/5/1909
Counties Represented:
Ramsey
Occupation:
Engaged in the Practice of Law
Party:
Republican
Committees:
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Corporations Other Than Municipal
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Insurance
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Judiciary
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Legislative Expense
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Municipal Legislation (Chair)
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Taxes and Tax Laws
Elected:
11/8/1904
Residence:
Saint Paul
Term of Office:
1/2/1905 to 1/6/1907
Oath Date:
1/3/1905
Counties Represented:
Ramsey
Occupation:
Attorney
Party:
Republican
Committees:
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Elections
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Hospitals for Insane
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Judiciary
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Judiciary: Commercial Law (Chair)
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Judiciary: Pleading and Practice
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Municipal Legislation (Chair)
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Taxes and Tax Laws