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Jacob N. Jacobson

Sessions Served    Other Information

House 1919-26 (District 11)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

Counties Served:  Rock

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 8/5/1867
Birth Place: Iowa
Birth County: Winneshiek
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1942
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Hills
Occupation (when first elected): President, First National Bank of Hills/Former General Merchandise Business/Formerly Taught District School, 2 years

EDUCATION

Luther College, Decorah, Iowa; Attended College; 3 years
Dixon Business College, Illinois; Attended College; 1 year
Illinois Normal School; Attended College; 1 year

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Government: Hill, Minnesota (Village Treasurer and Other Official Capacities); 1??? to 19??
Municipal Government: Hill, Minnesota (Township Clerk, 9 years); 1??? to 1???

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Sigrid Stevens (married in 1894)
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He moved to Rock County, Minnesota in 1874, with his parents.

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Total Days Served: 2919

SESSIONS SERVED

44th Legislative Session (1925-1926)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1925
Body: House
District: 11
Elected: 11/4/1924
Residence: Hills
Term of Office: 1/5/1925 to 1/2/1927
Oath Date: 1/6/1925
Counties Represented: Rock
Occupation: President, First National Bank of Hills/Former General Merchandise Business/Formerly Taught Rural School, 2 years
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Appropriations
  • Civil Administration
  • Education
  • Insurance
  • Motor Vehicles and Motor Tax Laws (Chair)
  • Taxes and Tax Laws

43rd Legislative Session (1923-1924)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1923
Body: House
District: 11
Elected: 11/7/1922
Residence: Hills
Term of Office: 1/1/1923 to 1/4/1925
Oath Date: 1/2/1923
Counties Represented: Rock
Occupation: President, First National Bank of Hills/Former General Merchandise Business/Formerly Taught District School, 2 years
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Appropriations
  • Banks and Banking
  • Elections
  • Insurance (Chair)
  • Taxes and Tax Laws
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42nd Legislative Session (1921-1922)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/1921
Body: House
District: 11
Elected: 11/2/1920
Residence: Hills
Term of Office: 1/3/1921 to 12/31/1922
Oath Date: 1/4/1921
Counties Represented: Rock
Occupation: President, First National Bank of Hills/Former General Merchandise Business/Formerly Taught District School, 2 years
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Appropriations
  • Banks
  • Elections
  • Insurance (Chair)
  • Taxes
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41st Legislative Session (1919-1920)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1919
Body: House
District: 11
Elected: 11/5/1918
Residence: Hills
Term of Office: 1/6/1919 to 1/2/1921
Oath Date: 1/7/1919
Counties Represented: Rock
Occupation: President, First National Bank of Hills/Former General Merchandise Business/Formerly Taught District School, 2 years
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Appropriations
  • Banks and Banking
  • Elections
  • General Legislation
  • Reconstruction and Relief
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