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    Anderson, Ernest Noral Jerome "Ernest J."

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    Senate 1955-62 (District 7); Senate 1963-72 (District 10)

    Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus

    Counties Served:  Faribault, Martin

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 11/28/1902
    Birth Place: Frost, Minnesota
    Birth County: Faribault
    Birth Country: United States
    Date of Death: 1/27/1992
    Gender: Male
    Religion: Lutheran
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names: Ernest J.
    City of Residence (when first elected): Frost
    Occupation (when first elected): Farm Owner and Operator

    EDUCATION

    Bricelyn High School; Secondary; Graduate

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    School Board/Administration: Frost, Minnesota (School Board, 20 years, President); 19?? to 19??

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Alice "Olive" Olsen (married on June 12, 1930; she died on November 26, 1970); Widower
    Children: Three children: James and Larry (sons), Marilyn (daughter)
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

    He was of Norwegian ancestry.

    He was born and raised on a farm.

    "Dad was a lifelong Republican, but the Democrats were his friends." (Anderson, Larry. "Now There Are Only Memories. Goodbye Grandpa." Faribault County Register, February 3, 1992)

    He died at St. Luke's Lutheran Home in Blue Earth, Minnesota. His funeral was held on January 30, 1992 at United Lutheran Church in Frost, Minnesota. He was buried in the church cemetery.

    He was a member of Frost United Lutheran Church in Frost, Minnesota.

    Religion provided by the Minnesota State University, Mankato-Library Archives and Historical Center.

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    Total Days Served: 6573

    SESSIONS SERVED

    67th Legislative Session (1971-1972)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 10
    Elected: 11/3/1970
    Residence: Frost
    Term of Office: 1/5/1971 to 1/1/1973
    Counties Represented: Faribault, Martin
    Occupation: Farmer
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "Dad was a lifelong Republican, but the Democrats were his friends." (Anderson, Larry. "Now There Are Only Memories. Goodbye Grandpa." Faribault County Register, February 3, 1992)
    Committees:
    • Agriculture (Chair)
    • Commerce and Insurance
    • Committees
    • General Legislation
    • Health and Welfare
    • Public Highways
    • Rules and Administration
    • Taxes and Tax Laws

    66th Legislative Session (1969-1970) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 10
    Elected: 11/8/1966
    Residence: Frost
    Term of Office: 1/3/1967 to 1/4/1971
    Counties Represented: Faribault, Martin
    Occupation: Farm Owner and Operator
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "Dad was a lifelong Republican, but the Democrats were his friends." (Anderson, Larry. "Now There Are Only Memories. Goodbye Grandpa." Faribault County Register, February 3, 1992)
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Commerce
    • Labor (Chair)
    • Public Highways
    • Public Welfare
    • Rules and Legislative Expense
    • Taxes and Tax Laws
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    65th Legislative Session (1967-1968)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 10
    Elected: 11/8/1966
    Residence: Frost
    Term of Office: 1/3/1967 to 1/4/1971
    Counties Represented: Faribault, Martin
    Occupation: Farm Owner and Operator
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "Dad was a lifelong Republican, but the Democrats were his friends." (Anderson, Larry. "Now There Are Only Memories. Goodbye Grandpa." Faribault County Register, February 3, 1992)
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Commerce
    • Labor (Chair)
    • Public Highways
    • Public Welfare
    • Rules and Legislative Expense
    • Taxes and Tax Laws
    Leadership Position: President Pro Tempore

    64th Legislative Session (1965-1966) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 10
    Elected: 11/6/1962
    Residence: Frost
    Term of Office: 1/8/1963 to 1/2/1967
    Counties Represented: Faribault, Martin
    Occupation: Farm Owner and Operator
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "Dad was a lifelong Republican, but the Democrats were his friends." (Anderson, Larry. "Now There Are Only Memories. Goodbye Grandpa." Faribault County Register, February 3, 1992)
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Game and Fish
    • Labor (Chair)
    • Municipal Affairs
    • Public Welfare
    • Rules and Legislative Expense
    • Taxes and Tax Laws

    63rd Legislative Session (1963-1964)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 10
    Elected: 11/6/1962
    Residence: Frost
    Term of Office: 1/8/1963 to 1/2/1967
    Counties Represented: Faribault, Martin
    Occupation: Farm Owner and Operator
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "Dad was a lifelong Republican, but the Democrats were his friends." (Anderson, Larry. "Now There Are Only Memories. Goodbye Grandpa." Faribault County Register, February 3, 1992)
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Game and Fish
    • Labor (Chair)
    • Municipal Affairs
    • Public Welfare
    • Rules and Legislative Expense
    • Taxes and Tax Laws
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    62nd Legislative Session (1961-1962) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 07
    Elected: 11/4/1958
    Residence: Frost
    Term of Office: 1/6/1959 to 1/7/1963
    Counties Represented: Faribault
    Occupation: Farm Owner and Operator
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "Dad was a lifelong Republican, but the Democrats were his friends." (Anderson, Larry. "Now There Are Only Memories. Goodbye Grandpa." Faribault County Register, February 3, 1992)
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Game and Fish
    • Labor
    • Local Government
    • Public Welfare

    61st Legislative Session (1959-1960)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 07
    Elected: 11/4/1958
    Residence: Frost
    Term of Office: 1/6/1959 to 1/7/1963
    Counties Represented: Faribault
    Occupation: Farm Owner and Operator
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "Dad was a lifelong Republican, but the Democrats were his friends." (Anderson, Larry. "Now There Are Only Memories. Goodbye Grandpa." Faribault County Register, February 3, 1992)
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Game and Fish
    • Labor
    • Local Government
    • Public Welfare

    60th Legislative Session (1957-1958) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 07
    Elected: 11/2/1954
    Residence: Frost
    Term of Office: 1/4/1955 to 1/5/1959
    Counties Represented: Faribault
    Occupation: Farm Owner and Operator
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "Dad was a lifelong Republican, but the Democrats were his friends." (Anderson, Larry. "Now There Are Only Memories. Goodbye Grandpa." Faribault County Register, February 3, 1992)
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Game and Fish
    • Insurance
    • Markets and Marketing
    • Public Health
    • Soldiers Welfare and Soldiers Home
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    59th Legislative Session (1955-1956)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 07
    Elected: 11/2/1954
    Residence: Frost
    Term of Office: 1/4/1955 to 1/5/1959
    Counties Represented: Faribault
    Occupation: Farm Owner and Operator
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "Dad was a lifelong Republican, but the Democrats were his friends." (Anderson, Larry. "Now There Are Only Memories. Goodbye Grandpa." Faribault County Register, February 3, 1992)
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Game and Fish
    • Insurance
    • Markets and Marketing
    • Public Health
    • Soldiers Welfare and Soldiers Home

    OTHER INFORMATION

    Articles & Books About
    "Ernest J. Anderson, 89 (Obituary)." Faribault County Register, February 3, 1992, p. 6.

    Anderson, Larry. "Now There Are Only Memories. Goodbye Grandpa." Faribault County Register, February 3, 1992.

    Schiavo, Christine. "Long-Time Area Senator Left Legacy of Honesty, Hard Work and Humor (Obituary). Fairmont Sentinel, January 30, 1992.

    "Former Agriculture Leader, State Senator Ernest Anderson Dies (Obituary)." Star Tribune, January 29, 1992, p. 4B.

    "Ernest J. Anderson." Typewritten Profile, Source Unknown, 1955? and 1957?


    Archive Collections
    Anderson, Ernest J. 1902 - 1992. Papers, 1957 - 1977 - Available at the Minnesota State University, Mankato; University Archives and Southern Minnesota Historical Center Manuscript Collection
    These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.

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