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Joachim Henry "J.H., Henry" Appeldorn
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.
Elected:
11/5/1952
Residence:
Pipestone
Term of Office:
1/5/1953 to 1/2/1955
Oath Date:
1/6/1953
Counties Represented:
Pipestone
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Committees:
-
Aircraft and Airways
-
Appropriations
-
Health
-
Markets and Marketing
-
Public Institutions
Elected:
11/7/1950
Residence:
Pipestone
Term of Office:
1/1/1951 to 1/4/1953
Oath Date:
1/2/1951
Counties Represented:
Pipestone
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Committees:
-
Aircraft and Airways
-
Appropriations
-
Health
-
Municipal Affairs
-
Public Institutions
Elected:
11/2/1948
Residence:
Pipestone
Term of Office:
1/3/1949 to 12/31/1950
Oath Date:
1/4/1949
Counties Represented:
Pipestone
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Committees:
-
Aircraft and Airways
-
Appropriations
-
Drainage and Soil Conservation
-
Health
-
Municipal Affairs
-
Public Institutions
Elected:
11/5/1946
Residence:
Pipestone
Term of Office:
1/6/1947 to 1/2/1949
Oath Date:
1/7/1947
Counties Represented:
Pipestone
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
-
Aircraft and Airways
-
Communications
-
Engrossment and Enrollment
-
Health
-
Public Institutions
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