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Thomas Jefferson "T. J., Tom" Mangan

Senate 1927-30 (District 48)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

Counties Served:  Big Stone, Grant, Stevens, Traverse

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1885
Birth Place: Morris, Minnesota
Birth County: Stevens
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 6/8/1952
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: T. J., Tom
City of Residence (when first elected): Morris
Occupation (when first elected): Lawyer

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

County Attorney: Stevens, Minnesota (County Attorney); [Dates Unknown]
Municipal Mayor: Morris, Minnesota (City Mayor); 1925 to 19?? [Elected]
Municipal Attorney: Morris, Minnesota (City Attorney); 1926 to 1930

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Josephine Dixon
Children: Three children: Mrs. Clyde G. Nelson, and Helen (daughters); Thomas J. (son)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He was born and raised on a farm.

Total Days Served: 1463

SESSIONS SERVED

46th Legislative Session (1929-1930) (second half of Senate term)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1929
Body: Senate
District: 48
Elected: 11/2/1926
Residence: Morris
Term of Office: 1/3/1927 to 1/4/1931
Oath Date: 1/4/1927
Counties Represented: Big Stone, Grant, Stevens, Traverse
Occupation: Lawyer
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Aviation
  • Corporations
  • Drainage
  • General Legislation
  • Judiciary
  • Reforestation
  • Taxes and Tax Laws

45th Legislative Session (1927-1928)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/1927
Body: Senate
District: 48
Elected: 11/2/1926
Residence: Morris
Term of Office: 1/3/1927 to 1/4/1931
Oath Date: 1/4/1927
Counties Represented: Big Stone, Grant, Stevens, Traverse
Occupation: Lawyer
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Corporations
  • Drainage
  • General Legislation
  • Judiciary
  • Reforestation
  • Taxes and Tax Laws

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