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John G. "J.G." Elmquist
House 1887-90 (District 26)
Party when first elected: Not Available
Counties Served:
Ramsey
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1849
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Sweden
Date of Death:
??/??/1927
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
J.G.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Saint Paul
Occupation (when first elected):
Merchant
EDUCATION
Common Schools; At Least Elementary School;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Minnesota in 1869.
Elected:
11/6/1888
Residence:
Saint Paul
Term of Office:
1/7/1889 to 1/4/1891
Oath Date:
1/8/1889
Counties Represented:
Ramsey
Occupation:
Clothing Merchant
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Appropriations
-
Education
-
Reform School (Chair)
Elected:
11/2/1886
Residence:
Saint Paul
Term of Office:
1/3/1887 to 1/6/1889
Oath Date:
1/4/1887
Counties Represented:
Ramsey
Occupation:
Merchant
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Claims
-
Public Accounts and Expenditures
-
State Reform School (Chair)