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Lester Alexander Howatt

House 1965-66 (District 3)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus

Counties Served:  Wabasha

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 8/18/1909
Birth Place: Minnesota
Birth County: Wabasha
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 10/6/1994
Gender: Male
Religion: Congregational
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Lake City
Occupation (when first elected): Real Estate Agent/Director, Lake City State Bank/Former Farmer

EDUCATION

University of Minnesota, School of Agriculture; College Graduate; Seminar on Public Affairs

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

School Board/Administration: Minnesota (School Board Clerk, 6 years); 19?? to 19??

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He died in Wabasha County, Minnesota.

Religion provided by the Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1965-66.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

64th Legislative Session (1965-1966)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/1965
Body: House
District: 03
Elected: 11/3/1964
Residence: Lake City
Term of Office: 1/4/1965 to 1/1/1967
Oath Date: 1/5/1965
Counties Represented: Wabasha
Occupation: Real Estate Agent/Director, Lake City State Bank/Former Farmer
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Drainage and Soil Conservation
  • Financial Institutions and Securities
  • Game and Fish
  • Health and Welfare
  • Highways
  • Towns and Counties