Nelson, Harold S.
Senate 1955-62 (District 16); Senate 1963-66 (District 8)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Counties Served:
Steele, Waseca
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
3/13/1890
Birth Place:
Owatonna, Minnesota
Birth County:
Steele
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
10/27/1972
Gender:
Male
Religion:
United Methodist
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Owatonna
Occupation (when first elected):
Lawyer
EDUCATION
Owatonna Grammar School; Elementary School; Graduate
Pillsbury Academy, Owatonna; Secondary; Graduate
University of Minnesota; B.A.;
University of London, Kings College, England; LL.B.;
University of Minnesota, Law School; LL.B.;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Military:
United States Army/Minnesota National Guard (Mexican Border Conflict; World War I, France, Captain);
1907 to 194?
County Attorney:
Steele County, Minnesota;
1921 to 1934
Military:
United States Army/Minnesota National Guard (World War II, Morocco; Colonel, Brigadier General);
194? to 1950
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Ruth W.
Children:
Two children: Jean Ann, and Marjorie J. (daughters)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
"He is a Republican and will caucus with the conservatives." (Typewritten Profile, Source Unknown, 1954)
He was a member of the Masons, Elks, Rotary, American Legion, and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He died in Steele County, Minnesota. His funeral was held at the United Methodist Church in Owatonna, Minnesota. He was buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minnesota.
Religion provided by his obituary.
Body: Senate
District: 08
Elected: 11/6/1962
Residence: Owatonna
Term of Office: 1/8/1963 to 1/2/1967
Counties Represented:
Steele, Waseca
Occupation: Lawyer; Firm of Nelson, Casey, Tripp, and Dow
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
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Agriculture
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Commerce
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Finance
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Game and Fish
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Judiciary
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Military Affairs and Civil Defense (Chair)
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Rules and Legislative Expense
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Towns and Counties
Body: Senate
District: 08
Elected: 11/6/1962
Residence: Owatonna
Term of Office: 1/8/1963 to 1/2/1967
Counties Represented:
Steele, Waseca
Occupation: Lawyer; Firm of Nelson, Casey, Tripp, and Dow
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Commerce
-
Finance
-
Game and Fish
-
Judiciary
-
Military Affairs and Civil Defense (Chair)
-
Rules and Legislative Expense
-
Towns and Counties
Body: Senate
District: 16
Elected: 11/4/1958
Residence: Owatonna
Term of Office: 1/6/1959 to 1/7/1963
Counties Represented:
Steele, Waseca
Occupation: Lawyer; Firm of Nelson, Casey, and Tripp
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Commerce
-
Finance
-
Game and Fish
-
Judiciary
Body: Senate
District: 16
Elected: 11/4/1958
Residence: Owatonna
Term of Office: 1/6/1959 to 1/7/1963
Counties Represented:
Steele, Waseca
Occupation: Lawyer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Commerce
-
Finance
-
Game and Fish
-
Judiciary
Body: Senate
District: 16
Elected: 11/2/1954
Residence: Owatonna
Term of Office: 1/4/1955 to 1/5/1959
Counties Represented:
Steele, Waseca
Occupation: Lawyer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Party Notes: "He is a Republican and will caucus with the conservatives." (Typewritten Profile, Source Unknown, 1954)
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Game and Fish
-
Insurance
-
Judiciary
-
Markets and Marketing
-
Military Affairs and Civil Defense
-
Towns and Counties
Body: Senate
District: 16
Elected: 11/2/1954
Residence: Owatonna
Term of Office: 1/4/1955 to 1/5/1959
Counties Represented:
Steele, Waseca
Occupation: Lawyer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Party Notes: "He is a Republican and will caucus with the conservatives." (Typewritten Profile, Source Unknown, 1954)
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Game and Fish
-
Insurance
-
Judiciary
-
Markets and Marketing
-
Military Affairs and Civil Defense
-
Towns and Counties