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Nels E. Nelson
House 1913-14 (District 58)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Douglas
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
7/26/1858
Birth Place:
Vermland
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Sweden
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Alexandria
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
County Government:
Douglas County, Minnesota (Register of Deeds, 22 years);
1??? to 1???
Municipal Government:
La Grand, Minnesota (Township Supervisor, 1 year);
1??? to 1???
Municipal Government:
La Grand, Minnesota (Town Clerk, 5 years);
1??? to 1???
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Five children
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He settled in La Grand Township, Douglas County, Minnesota in 1871.
Elected:
11/5/1912
Residence:
Alexandria
Term of Office:
1/6/1913 to 1/3/1915
Oath Date:
1/7/1913
Counties Represented:
Douglas
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Republican
Committees:
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Agriculture and Horticulture
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Compensation of Public Officials
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Corporations Other Than Municipal
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Crimes and Punishment
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Drainage
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General Legislation
Session Notes:
He lived in La Grand Township.