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Traxler, John H.

Senate 1927-30 (District 17)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

Counties Served:  Le Sueur

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 9/20/1875
Birth Place: Le Sueur Center, Minnesota
Birth County: Le Sueur
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 8/20/1963
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Le Sueur Center
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

EDUCATION

LeSueur County Public Schools, Minnesota; Elementary School;
St. John's University, Collegeville, Minnesota; Attended College;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

County Government: Le Sueur County, Minnesota (Sheriff); 1905 to 1910 [Elected]

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Johanna Reintjes (married in 1896)
Children: Six children: Alice, Mary Ann, and Mrs. R.J. Wondra (daughters); George, and Bert (sons); Florentine J.
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He was born on a farm.

Total Days Served: 1463

SESSIONS SERVED

46th Legislative Session (1929-1930) (second half of Senate term)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 17
Elected: 11/2/1926
Residence: Le Sueur Center
Term of Office: 1/3/1927 to 1/4/1931
Counties Represented: Le Sueur
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Dairy Products and Live Stock
  • Drainage
  • Game and Fish
  • Soldiers Home
  • State Development and Immigration
  • Towns and Counties

45th Legislative Session (1927-1928)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 17
Elected: 11/2/1926
Residence: Le Sueur Center
Term of Office: 1/3/1927 to 1/4/1931
Counties Represented: Le Sueur
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Dairy Products and Live Stock
  • Drainage
  • Game and Fish
  • Soldiers Home
  • State Development and Immigration
  • Towns and Counties

Articles & Books About

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