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William W. "W.W." Galt

House 1899-1902 (District 9)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Freeborn

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 5/8/1854
Birth Place: , Wisconsin
Birth County: Rock
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 2/22/1945
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: W.W.
City of Residence (when first elected): Myrtle
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Government: Myrtle, Minnesota (Town Clerk and Other Township Offices); 18?? to 18??

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He is buried in Myrtle, MN

Total Days Served: 1463

SESSIONS SERVED

32nd Legislative Session (1901-1902)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1901
Body: House
District: 09
Elected: 11/6/1900
Residence: Myrtle
Term of Office: 1/7/1901 to 1/4/1903
Oath Date: 1/8/1901
Counties Represented: Freeborn
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Agriculture (Chair)
  • General Legislation
  • Manufacturers
  • Printing
  • School for Defectives
  • University and University Lands

31st Legislative Session (1899-1900)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1899
Body: House
District: 09
Elected: 11/8/1898
Residence: Myrtle
Term of Office: 1/2/1899 to 1/6/1901
Oath Date: 1/3/1899
Counties Represented: Freeborn
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Commerce
  • Corporations Other Than Municipal
  • State Library
  • University and University Lands