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John Jacobs

Senate 1931-34 (District 46)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

Counties Served:  Stearns

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1865
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country: Germany
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Richmond
Occupation (when first elected): Farming/Formerly Taught School

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Postmaster: Richmond, Minnesota; 1??? to 1???
Municipal Government: Richmond, Minnesota (Town Clerk); 1??? to 1???

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He moved to the United States in 1870, with his parents.

Total Days Served: 1463

SESSIONS SERVED

48th Legislative Session (1933-1934) (second half of Senate term)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1933
Body: Senate
District: 46
Elected: 11/4/1930
Residence: Richmond
Term of Office: 1/5/1931 to 1/6/1935
Oath Date: 1/6/1931
Counties Represented: Stearns
Occupation: Farming/Formerly Taught School
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Civil Administration
  • Crime and Crime Prevention
  • Dairy Products and Live Stock
  • Education
  • Public Welfare
  • Rural Credits and State Development
  • Soldiers Home
  • State Parks, Memorials and Monuments

47th Legislative Session (1931-1932)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1931
Body: Senate
District: 46
Elected: 11/4/1930
Residence: Richmond
Term of Office: 1/5/1931 to 1/6/1935
Oath Date: 1/6/1931
Counties Represented: Stearns
Occupation: Farming/Formerly Taught School
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Civil Administration
  • Crime and Crime Prevention
  • Dairy Products and Live Stock
  • Education
  • Municipal Affairs
  • Public Welfare
  • Soldiers Home
  • State Parks, Memorials and Monuments