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H. O. Thompson

House 1915-16 (District 8)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

Counties Served:  Blue Earth

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1847
Birth Place: Hartland, Wisconsin
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Amboy
Occupation (when first elected): Director, Shelby-Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Co.

EDUCATION

Common Schools; At Least Elementary School;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Government: Amboy, Minnesota (Held Township Offices); 1??? to 1???
School Board/Administration: Amboy, Minnesota (Held School Offices); 1??? to 1???

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He came to the Minnesota Territory in 1855 with his parents.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

39th Legislative Session (1915-1916)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/1915
Body: House
District: 08
Elected: 11/3/1914
Residence: Amboy
Term of Office: 1/4/1915 to 12/31/1916
Oath Date: 1/5/1915
Counties Represented: Blue Earth
Occupation: Director, Shelby-Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Commerce and Retail Trade
  • Public Buildings
  • State and Other Libraries
  • State Fair
  • State School at Owatonna
  • Villages