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John Edson Stevens
House 1923-26 (District 33)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Counties Served:
Hennepin
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
12/24/1887
Birth Place:
Ames, Iowa
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Minneapolis
Occupation (when first elected):
Practicing Law/Former Farming Operations
EDUCATION
Public Schools; At Least Elementary School;
College; Attended College; 2 years
Iowa University; Law Degree;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Military:
United States Army (World War I, France);
1917 to 1919
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Two children
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He was a member of the Republican Party.
Elected:
11/4/1924
Residence:
Minneapolis
Term of Office:
1/5/1925 to 1/2/1927
Oath Date:
1/6/1925
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation:
Lawyer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Party Notes: He was a member of the Republican Party.
Committees:
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Cities of the First Class
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Elections
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General Legislation
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Judiciary
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Taxes and Tax Laws
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Workmens Compensation (Chair)
Elected:
11/7/1922
Residence:
Minneapolis
Term of Office:
1/1/1923 to 1/4/1925
Oath Date:
1/2/1923
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation:
Practicing Law/Former Farming Operations
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
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Cities of the First Class
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General Legislation
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Insurance
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Judiciary
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Military Affairs
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Motor Vehicles and Motor Tax Laws
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Public Utilities
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Railroads
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Soldiers Home, State Bonus and Ex-Service Men