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Marcus Nelson

House 1935-36 (District 54)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

Counties Served:  Aitkin

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1879
Birth Place: Grimstead
Birth County:
Birth Country: Norway
Date of Death: ??/??/1939 (uncertain)
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Tamarack
Occupation (when first elected): Business; General Merchandise, Real Estate, and Forest Products

EDUCATION

Minneapolis Public Schools; At Least Elementary School;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1881. He moved to Tamarack, Minnesota in 1892.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

49th Legislative Session (1935-1936)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1935
Body: House
District: 54
Elected: 11/6/1934
Residence: Tamarack
Term of Office: 1/7/1935 to 1/3/1937
Oath Date: 1/8/1935
Counties Represented: Aitkin
Occupation: Business; General Merchandise, Real Estate, and Forest Products
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Commercial Transportation
  • Drainage
  • Game and Fish
  • Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Tax Laws
  • Public Domain
  • Reforestation
  • Taxes and Tax Laws
  • Towns and Counties