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Mathew S. Carl

House 1905-08 (District 18)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Chippewa

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1864
Birth Place: Ontario
Birth County:
Birth Country: Canada
Date of Death: ??/??/1941
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Clara City
Occupation (when first elected): Organizer and Cashier, Clara City State Bank/Formerly Taught School, Canada, number of years

EDUCATION

St. Catherine's Collegiate Institute, Ontario, Canada; Attended College;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Council/Aldermen: Clara City, Minnesota (Village Council, President, 4 years); 1??? to 1???
School Board/Administration: Clara City, Minnesota (School Board, President, several years); 1??? to 1???

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in January 1892.

Total Days Served: 1463

SESSIONS SERVED

35th Legislative Session (1907-1908)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1907
Body: House
District: 18
Elected: 11/6/1906
Residence: Clara City
Term of Office: 1/7/1907 to 1/3/1909
Oath Date: 1/8/1907
Counties Represented: Chippewa
Occupation: Organizer and Cashier, Clara City State Bank/Formerly Taught School, Canada, number of years
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Banks and Banking (Chair)
  • Board of Control
  • Corporations Other Than Municipal
  • Horticulture
  • Insurance
  • Public Parks

34th Legislative Session (1905-1906)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1905
Body: House
District: 18
Elected: 11/8/1904
Residence: Clara City
Term of Office: 1/2/1905 to 1/6/1907
Oath Date: 1/3/1905
Counties Represented: Chippewa
Occupation: Organizer and Cashier, Clara City State Bank/Formerly Taught School, Canada, number of years
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Banks
  • Corporations Other Than Municipal
  • Elections
  • Insurance
  • Public Accounts and Expenditures