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John A. Urness
House 1919-20 (District 47)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election
Counties Served:
Douglas
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
11/3/1873
Birth Place:
Urness Township, Minnesota
Birth County:
Douglas
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
??/??/1947 (uncertain)
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Brandon
Occupation (when first elected):
Farm Owner, 230 Acres
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GENERAL NOTES
Elected:
11/5/1918
Residence:
Brandon
Term of Office:
1/6/1919 to 1/2/1921
Oath Date:
1/7/1919
Counties Represented:
Douglas
Occupation:
Farm Owner, 230 Acres
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
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Dairy Products and Live Stock
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Public Utilities
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Railroads
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State Hospitals
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Universities and State Schools