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C. J. Swenson
House 1921-22 (District 1)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election
Counties Served:
Houston
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1869
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Sweden
Date of Death:
??/??/1934
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Houston
Occupation (when first elected):
Merchant/Vice President, Houston State Bank/Former General Stenographer; Griggs, Cooper and Co., Wholesale Grocer, St. Paul/Formerly Taught School, 3 years
EDUCATION
Houston Common Schools; At Least Elementary School;
Winona Normal School; Attended College;
Red Wing Business College; Postsecondary; Business Course, 2 years
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Municipal Council/Aldermen:
Houston, Minnesota (Village Council);
[Dates Unknown]
School Board/Administration:
Houston, Minnesota (High School Board of Education, President);
[Dates Unknown]
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to America in 1882 with his parents.
Elected:
11/2/1920
Residence:
Houston
Term of Office:
1/3/1921 to 12/31/1922
Oath Date:
1/4/1921
Counties Represented:
Houston
Occupation:
Merchant/Vice President, Houston State Bank/Former General Stenographer; Griggs, Cooper and Co., Wholesale Grocer, St. Paul/Formerly Taught School, 3 years
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
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Agriculture
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Commerce, Manufacture and Retail Trade
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Education
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Motor Vehicles
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State and County Fairs