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Appeldorn, Joachim Henry "J.H., Henry"

House 1947-54 (District 12)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus

Counties Served:  Pipestone

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 5/18/1885
Birth Place: Paullina, Iowa
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 7/7/1972
Gender: Male
Religion: Presbyterian
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: J.H., Henry
City of Residence (when first elected): Pipestone
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

U.S. Executive Branch: United States Federal Land Bank Association of Pipestone County (President, Land Appraiser, 15 years); 19?? to 19??
Municipal Board/Commission: Pipestone, Minnesota (Town Board, 12 years); 19?? to 19??

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Alvena Johannsen (married on February 17, 1909)
Children: Six children: (5 daughters, 1 son)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He settled on a farm in Pipestone, Minnesota in 1914 or 1915.

He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Hope Lodge No. 89. He was also a member of the Kiwanis Club.

He died in Pipestone County, Minnesota.

He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Pipestone, Minnesota.

Religion provided by Representative Verne E. Long.

Total Days Served: 2919

SESSIONS SERVED

58th Legislative Session (1953-1954)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 12
Elected: 11/5/1952
Residence: Pipestone
Term of Office: 1/6/1953 to 1/3/1955
Counties Represented: Pipestone
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Committees:
  • Aircraft and Airways
  • Appropriations
  • Health
  • Markets and Marketing
  • Public Institutions

57th Legislative Session (1951-1952)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 12
Elected: 11/7/1950
Residence: Pipestone
Term of Office: 1/2/1951 to 1/5/1953
Counties Represented: Pipestone
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Committees:
  • Aircraft and Airways
  • Appropriations
  • Health
  • Municipal Affairs
  • Public Institutions

56th Legislative Session (1949-1950)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 12
Elected: 11/2/1948
Residence: Pipestone
Term of Office: 1/4/1949 to 1/1/1951
Counties Represented: Pipestone
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Committees:
  • Aircraft and Airways
  • Appropriations
  • Drainage and Soil Conservation
  • Health
  • Municipal Affairs
  • Public Institutions

55th Legislative Session (1947-1948)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 12
Elected: 11/5/1946
Residence: Pipestone
Term of Office: 1/7/1947 to 1/3/1949
Counties Represented: Pipestone
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Aircraft and Airways
  • Communications
  • Engrossment and Enrollment
  • Health
  • Public Institutions
Articles & Books About
Long, Verne E. "Memorial to J. Henry Appeldorn." Minnesota House of Representatives Memorial Service, April 19, 1973.


These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.