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Swenson, Swen

House 1887-88 (District 17)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Nicollet

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1836
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country: Norway
Date of Death: ??/??/1905
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): New Sweden
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Married
Children: Had children: Carl L. and Oscar A. (sons)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
Carl L. Swenson  - Son
Lars Swenson  - Brother
Oscar A. Swenson  - Son
Douglas G. Swenson  - Great Grandson
Howard Swenson  - Great Grandson

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1857.

Total Days Served: 735

SESSIONS SERVED

25th Legislative Session (1887-1888)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 17
Elected: 11/2/1886
Residence: New Sweden
Term of Office: 1/4/1887 to 1/7/1889
Counties Represented: Nicollet
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Hospital for Insane
  • Public Buildings
No other information has been entered for this legislator. These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.