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James Denis Denegre
Senate 1911-14 (District 36); Senate 1915-26 (District 40)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Ramsey
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
5/5/1868
Birth Place:
New Orleans, Louisiana
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
12/30/1926
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Episcopalian
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Saint Paul
Occupation (when first elected):
Lawyer; Denegre, McDermott, Stearns and Weeks Law Firm
EDUCATION
New Orleans Common Schools, Louisiana; Elementary School;
Phillips Exeter Academy; Secondary; Graduate, 1885
Princeton University; A.M.; 1889
University of Minnesota, Law School; Law Degree; 1891
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Single (when first elected); Married (listed in 1923)
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He was a prominent Mason. He was a member of the Ancient Landmark Lodge No. 5 of St. Paul, and Summit Chapter No. 45. He was a Knight Templar in Paladin Commandery No. 21. He was a Potentate of Osman Temple. He was a member of the Red Cross of Constantine and a 33rd Degree Scottish Rite Mason. He was a member and Council Commander of the Woodmen of the World order.
He was a member of the Minnesota Boat Club and a leader in the National Amateur Rowing Association.
He died in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
He was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church.
Religion provide by the Minnesota Journal of the Senate, March 17, 1927, p. 585.
Body:
Senate
District:
40
Elected:
11/7/1922
Residence:
Saint Paul
Term of Office:
1/1/1923 to 12/30/1926
(unfinished term)
Oath Date:
1/2/1923
Counties Represented:
Ramsey
Occupation:
Lawyer; Denegre, McDermot, Stearns and Weeks Law Firm
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
-
Cities of the First Class (Chair)
-
General Legislation
-
Insurance
-
Judiciary
-
Labor
-
Motor Vehicles and Motor Tax Laws
-
Rules and Legislative Expense
Reason for unfinished term:
Death
Session Notes:
He died while in office on December 30, 1926. He was reelected on November 2, 1926, but died before being sworn into office in 1927.
Body:
Senate
District:
40
Elected:
11/7/1922
Residence:
Saint Paul
Term of Office:
1/1/1923 to 12/30/1926
(unfinished term)
Oath Date:
1/2/1923
Counties Represented:
Ramsey
Occupation:
Lawyer; Denegre, McDermot, Stearns and Weeks Law Firm
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
-
Cities of the First Class (Chair)
-
General Legislation
-
Insurance
-
Judiciary
-
Labor
-
Motor Vehicles
-
Rules and Legislative Expense
Reason for unfinished term:
Death
Session Notes:
He died while in office on December 30, 1926. He was reelected on November 2, 1926, but died before being sworn into office in 1927.
Body:
Senate
District:
40
Elected:
11/5/1918
Residence:
Saint Paul
Term of Office:
1/6/1919 to 12/31/1922
Oath Date:
1/7/1919
Counties Represented:
Ramsey
Occupation:
Lawyer; Denegre, McDermot and Stearns Law Firm
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
-
Cities of the First Class (Chair)
-
General Legislation
-
Insurance
-
Judiciary
-
Labor
-
Public Highways
Body:
Senate
District:
40
Elected:
11/5/1918
Residence:
Saint Paul
Term of Office:
1/6/1919 to 12/31/1922
Oath Date:
1/7/1919
Counties Represented:
Ramsey
Occupation:
Lawyer, Denegre and McDermot Law Firm
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
-
Cities of the First Class (Chair)
-
General Legislation
-
Insurance
-
Judiciary
-
Labor
-
Public Highways
Body:
Senate
District:
40
Elected:
11/3/1914
Residence:
Saint Paul
Term of Office:
1/4/1915 to 1/5/1919
Oath Date:
1/5/1915
Counties Represented:
Ramsey
Occupation:
Lawyer, Denegre and McDermot Law Firm
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
-
Cities of the First Class (Chair)
-
General Legislation
-
Insurance
-
Judiciary
-
Labor
Body:
Senate
District:
40
Elected:
11/3/1914
Residence:
Saint Paul
Term of Office:
1/4/1915 to 1/5/1919
Oath Date:
1/5/1915
Counties Represented:
Ramsey
Occupation:
Lawyer, Denegre and McDermot Law Firm
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
-
Cities of the First Class (Chair)
-
General Legislation
-
Insurance
-
Judiciary
-
Judiciary: Courts, Judicial and Public Officers (Chair)
-
Judiciary: Insurance
-
Judiciary: Negligence
-
Labor
Body:
Senate
District:
36
Elected:
11/8/1910
Residence:
Saint Paul
Term of Office:
1/2/1911 to 1/3/1915
Oath Date:
1/3/1911
Counties Represented:
Ramsey
Occupation:
Lawyer; Denegre, McDermott, Stearns and Weeks Law Firm
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Banks and Banking
-
Cities of the First Class
-
Elections
-
Grain and Warehouse
-
Insurance
-
Judiciary
-
Public Buildings and Parks (Chair)
-
Railroads
Body:
Senate
District:
36
Elected:
11/8/1910
Residence:
Saint Paul
Term of Office:
1/2/1911 to 1/3/1915
Oath Date:
1/3/1911
Counties Represented:
Ramsey
Occupation:
Lawyer; Denegre, McDermott, Stearns and Weeks Law Firm
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Banks and Banking
-
Corporations
-
Education
-
Immigration
-
Insurance
-
Judiciary
-
Military Affairs
-
Public Buildings (Chair)
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