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Swanstrom, Emanuel Gottfrid "E.G."

Sessions Served    Other Information

House 1873-74 (District 29); Senate 1877-80 (District 29)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Carlton, Cass, Itasca, Lake, St. Louis

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 2/7/1838
Birth Place: Karlshamn,
Birth County:
Birth Country: Sweden
Date of Death: 5/22/1910
Gender: Male
Religion: Lutheran
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: E.G.
City of Residence (when first elected): Oneota
Occupation (when first elected): Lumberman/Mercantile Business/Former Farmer

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

U.S. Executive Branch: United States General Land Office (Receiver; Appointed by President Chester A. Arthur; Three years); [Dates Unknown] [Appointed]
County Board/Commissioner: St. Louis County, Minnesota (County Commissioner, 13 years); 18?? to 18??

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Jennie L. Abbott
Children: Six children: Four sons and two daughters
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

The Fifteenth Legislature of Minnesota: Biographical Sketches, St. Paul: Press Printing Company, 1873 lists his birth year as 1838. Toensing, and Biographical Sketches of the Officers of the State Government of Minnesota and of the 19th Minnesota State Legislature by C.L. Hall, 1877 list 1837. His birthdate was provided by a relative.

He moved to Chisago County, Minnesota in 1854. He moved to Oneota around 1856.

He was one of the earliest settlers of Duluth. (Duluth Evening Herald obituary).

"He is a Republican in politics." (Biographical Sketches of the Officers of the State Government of Minnesota and of the 19th Minnesota State Legislature by C.L. Hall, 1877, p. 21)

He was listed as a Republican on the list of members posted after the 1877 election. ("The Next Legislature." St. Paul Pioneer Press, November 10, 1877)

His party affiliation when first elected was provided by The Fifteenth Legislature of Minnesota, 1873.

He is interred at Forest Hill Cemetery, Duluth Minnesota.

Religion provided by Biographical Sketches of the Officers of the State Government of Minnesota and of the 19th Minnesota State Legislature by C.L. Hall, 1877. His obituary in the Duluth Evening Herald explains that his funeral was officiated by a reverend of the Episcopal church.

Total Days Served: 2191

SESSIONS SERVED

21st Legislative Session (1879-1880)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1879
Body: Senate
District: 29
Elected: 11/5/1878
Residence: Oneota
Term of Office: 1/7/1879 to 1/3/1881
Oath Date: 1/7/1879
Counties Represented: Carlton, Cass, Itasca, Lake, St. Louis
Occupation: Lumberman
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Claims
  • Insurance
  • Military Affairs (Chair)
  • Public Lands (Chair)
  • Roads and Bridges
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

20th Legislative Session (1878)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1878
Body: Senate
District: 29
Elected: 11/7/1876
Residence: Oneota
Term of Office: 1/2/1877 to 1/6/1879
Oath Date: 1/2/1877
Counties Represented: Carlton, Cass, Itasca, Lake, St. Louis
Occupation: Lumberman
Party: Republican Party Notes: "He is a Republican in politics." (Biographical Sketches of the Officers of the State Government of Minnesota and of the 19th Minnesota State Legislature by C.L. Hall, 1877, p. 21); He was listed as a Republican on the list of members posted after the 1877 election. ("The Next Legislature." St. Paul Pioneer Press, November 10, 1877)
Committees:
  • Indian Affairs (Chair)
  • Insurance
  • Joint Text Books Special
  • Military Affairs
  • Public Lands
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

19th Legislative Session (1877)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1877
Body: Senate
District: 29
Elected: 11/7/1876
Residence: Oneota
Term of Office: 1/2/1877 to 1/6/1879
Oath Date: 1/2/1877
Counties Represented: Carlton, Cass, Itasca, Lake, St. Louis
Occupation: Lumberman
Party: Republican Party Notes: "He is a Republican in politics." (Biographical Sketches of the Officers of the State Government of Minnesota and of the 19th Minnesota State Legislature by C.L. Hall, 1877, p. 21); He was listed as a Republican on the list of members posted after the 1877 election. ("The Next Legislature." St. Paul Pioneer Press, November 10, 1877)
Committees:
  • Indian Affairs (Chair)
  • Military Affairs
  • Public Lands
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

16th Legislative Session (1874)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1874
Body: House
District: 29
Elected: 11/4/1873
Residence: Oneota
Term of Office: 1/6/1874 to 1/4/1875
Oath Date: 1/6/1874
Counties Represented: Carlton, Cass, Itasca, Lake, St. Louis
Occupation: Lumberman
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Mines and Minerals (Chair)
  • Printing
  • Ways and Means
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

15th Legislative Session (1873)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1873
Body: House
District: 29
Elected: 11/5/1872
Residence: Oneota
Term of Office: 1/7/1873 to 1/5/1874
Oath Date: 1/7/1873
Counties Represented: Carlton, Cass, Itasca, Lake, St. Louis
Occupation: Lumberman/Mercantile Business/Former Farmer
Party: Republican Party Notes: His party affiliation was provided by The Fifteenth Legislature of Minnesota, 1873.
Committees:
  • Mines and Minerals (Chair)
  • Ways and Means
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

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