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Edwin Odegard
House 1953-54 (District 55)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Counties Served:
Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Sherburne
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
10/16/1883
Birth Place:
Minnesota
Birth County:
Sherburne
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Milaca
Occupation (when first elected):
Restaurant and Insurance Business
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
School Board/Administration:
Milaca, Minnesota (School Board);
1??? to 19??
U.S. Executive Branch:
United States War Loan Drives (World War I and World War II, Chair);
19?? to 194?
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Jessie T.
Children:
Five children
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Elected:
11/5/1952
Residence:
Milaca
Term of Office:
1/5/1953 to 1/2/1955
Oath Date:
1/6/1953
Counties Represented:
Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Sherburne
Occupation:
Restaurant and Insurance Business
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
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Banking
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Commercial Transportation
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Game and Fish
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Health
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State and County Fairs