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William E. McNelly

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House 1923-24 (District 1)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

Counties Served:  Houston

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 12/20/1857
Birth Place: Minnesota
Birth County: Houston
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 12/18/1935
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Caledonia
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer/Vice President, First National Bank of Caledonia

EDUCATION

Houston County Public Schools; Elementary School;
Academy; Secondary;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Government: Caledonia, Minnesota (Served in Town Offices); 1??? to 1???
School Board/Administration: Houston County, Minnesota (Served in School Offices); 1??? to 1???

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He was born on a farm.

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Total Days Served: 735

SESSIONS SERVED

43rd Legislative Session (1923-1924)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1923
Body: House
District: 01
Elected: 11/7/1922
Residence: Caledonia
Term of Office: 1/1/1923 to 1/4/1925
Oath Date: 1/2/1923
Counties Represented: Houston
Occupation: Farmer/Vice President, First National Bank of Caledonia
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Banks and Banking
  • Corporations
  • Dairy Products and Live Stock
  • Game and Fish
  • Markets and Marketing
  • Taxes and Tax Laws
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