Dunham, Jens C. "J.C."
House 1889-90 (District 43)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Otter Tail
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
7/26/1842
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Norway
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
J.C.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Rothsay
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer, Norwegian Grove Township
EDUCATION
Common Schools; At Least Elementary School;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Judge:
Norwegian Grove Township, Minnesota (Justice of the Peace, 6 years);
18?? to 18??
Municipal Board/Commission:
Norwegian Grove Township, Minnesota (Town Board, Chair, 8 years);
18?? to 18??
School Board/Administration:
Norwegian Grove Township, Minnesota (School District Clerk, 9 years);
18?? to 18??
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to the United States in 1850. He moved to Minnesota in 1854.
Elected: 11/6/1888
Residence: Rothsay
Term of Office: 1/8/1889 to 1/5/1891
Counties Represented:
Otter Tail
Occupation: Farmer, Norwegian Grove Township
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Agriculture and Manufactures
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Grain and Warehouse
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Insane
Session Notes:
He lived in Norwegian Grove Township.
No other information has been entered for this legislator.
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