Nelson, Nels E.

Sessions Served

Other Information

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.

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Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

38th Legislative Session (1913-1914)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/7/1913

Body: House

District: 58

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:

Agriculture and Horticulture
Compensation of Public Officials
Corporations Other Than Municipal
Crimes and Punishment
Drainage
General Legislation

Session Notes: He lived in La Grand Township.