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William F. Donohue
House 1899-1900 (District 54)
Party when first elected: Democratic
Counties Served:
Stearns
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
4/23/1866
Birth Place:
Hudson, Wisconsin
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Melrose
Occupation (when first elected):
Attorney at Law/Former Traveling Salesman/Formerly Taught School
EDUCATION
New Richmond Public Schools, Wisconsin; At Least Elementary School;
State University, Law School, Minnesota; Law Degree; Fall 1894-June 1896
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Municipal Attorney:
Melrose, Minnesota (City Attorney, 2 years);
18?? to 18??
School Board/Administration:
Melrose, Minnesota (Board of Education, President);
18?? to 18??
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He moved to New Richmond, Wisconsin with his parents.
Elected:
11/8/1898
Residence:
Melrose
Term of Office:
1/2/1899 to 1/6/1901
Oath Date:
1/3/1899
Counties Represented:
Stearns
Occupation:
Attorney at Law/Former Traveling Salesman/Formerly Taught School
Party:
Democratic
Committees:
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Engrossment
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General Legislation
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Geological and Natural History Survey
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Municipal Legislation
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State Normal Schools