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    Anderson, John J. "J.J."

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    House 1911 (District 58)

    Party when first elected:  Republican

    Counties Served:  Douglas

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: ??/??/1871
    Birth Place: Westergotland
    Birth County:
    Birth Country: Sweden
    Date of Death: 4/??/1911
    Gender: Male
    Religion:
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names: J.J.
    City of Residence (when first elected): Alexandria
    Occupation (when first elected): Proprietor and Manager; House-Furnishing, Undertaking and Music Establishment

    EDUCATION

    Alexandria Public Schools; Elementary School;
    Alexandria High School; Secondary;

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    Municipal Mayor: Alexandria, Minnesota; 1910 to 1911 [Elected]

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

    GENERAL NOTES

    He came to New York when he was one year old, with his parents. After three months they moved to Alexandria, Minnesota. He moved to North Dakota for four years for business purposes around 1901. He returned to Alexandria, Minnesota in 1905.

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    Total Days Served: 109

    SESSIONS SERVED

    37th Legislative Session (1911-1912)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1911
    Body: House
    District: 58
    Elected: 11/8/1910
    Residence: Alexandria
    Term of Office: 1/2/1911 to 4/20/1911 (unfinished term)
    Oath Date: 1/3/1911
    Counties Represented: Douglas
    Occupation: Proprietor and Manager; House-Furnishing, Undertaking and Music Establishment
    Party: Republican
    Committees:
    • Claims
    • Commerce and Retail Trade
    • Illuminating Oils
    • Mines and Minerals
    • Public Buildings
    • State and Other Libraries
    Reason for unfinished term: Death
    Session Notes: He died while in office, shortly after adjournment. His term end date is uncertain since we don't know his exact death date. The date listed is the day after adjournment.
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