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John McGrath

House 1909-10 (District 60)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Clay

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1857
Birth Place: Wisconsin
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 11/17/1941
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Barnesville
Occupation (when first elected): Mercantile Business

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Mayor: Barnesville, Minnesota (6 years); 1??? to 1???
Municipal Government: Barnesville, Minnesota (13 years); 18?? to 1???

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1867.

He died in Clay County, Minnesota.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

36th Legislative Session (1909-1910)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/1909
Body: House
District: 60
Elected: 11/3/1908
Residence: Barnesville
Term of Office: 1/4/1909 to 1/1/1911
Oath Date: 1/5/1909
Counties Represented: Clay
Occupation: Mercantile Business
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Compensation of Public Officials
  • Drainage
  • Grain and Warehouse
  • Public Accounts and Expenditures
  • Public Lands
  • Sleeping Car and Private Car Lines
  • State Normal Schools