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Nels E. "N.E." Ellertson

House 1875 (District 2); House 1879-80 (District 2)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Fillmore

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1837
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country: Norway
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: N.E.
City of Residence (when first elected): Bradsburg
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1851.

Total Days Served: 1092

SESSIONS SERVED

21st Legislative Session (1879-1880)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1879
Body: House
District: 02
Elected: 11/5/1878
Residence: Bradsburg
Term of Office: 1/7/1879 to 1/3/1881
Oath Date: 1/7/1879
Counties Represented: Fillmore
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Roads, Bridges and Navigable Streams
  • Tree Culture and Fuel
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

17th Legislative Session (1875)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/1875
Body: House
District: 02
Elected: 11/3/1874
Residence: Bradsburg
Term of Office: 1/5/1875 to 1/3/1876
Oath Date: 1/5/1875
Counties Represented: Fillmore
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Indian Affairs
  • Printing
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.