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Theodore G. "Theo. G." Winkjer
Senate 1939-42 (District 47)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election
Counties Served:
Douglas, Pope
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1891
Birth Place:
Moe Township, Minnesota
Birth County:
Douglas
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Theo. G.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Garfield
Occupation (when first elected):
Farm Operator
EDUCATION
University of Minnesota, School of Agriculture; College Graduate;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Ellen A. Peterson (married in 1916)
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He was born on a farm.
He was of Norwegian descent.
Body:
Senate
District:
47
Elected:
11/8/1938
Residence:
Garfield
Term of Office:
1/2/1939 to 1/3/1943
Oath Date:
1/3/1939
Counties Represented:
Douglas, Pope
Occupation:
Farm Operator
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
-
Cooperatives
-
Dairy Products and Live Stock
-
Drainage
-
Elections
-
Insurance
-
Motor Vehicle and Motor Tax Laws
-
Public Domain
-
Public Institutions and Buildings
-
State and County Fairs
Body:
Senate
District:
47
Elected:
11/8/1938
Residence:
Garfield
Term of Office:
1/2/1939 to 1/3/1943
Oath Date:
1/3/1939
Counties Represented:
Douglas, Pope
Occupation:
Farm Operator
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
-
Cooperatives
-
Dairy Products and Live Stock
-
Drainage
-
Elections
-
Insurance
-
Motor Vehicle and Motor Tax Laws
-
Public Domain
-
Public Institutions and Buildings
-
State and County Fairs