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William Nelson

Senate 1923-26 (District 6)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

Counties Served:  Freeborn

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1872
Birth Place: Bancroft Township, Minnesota
Birth County: Freeborn
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Albert Lea
Occupation (when first elected): Auctioneer/Business/Farming

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Council/Aldermen: Albert Lea, Minnesota (City Council, 6 years); 1??? to 1???

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

Total Days Served: 1463

SESSIONS SERVED

44th Legislative Session (1925-1926) (second half of Senate term)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1925
Body: Senate
District: 06
Elected: 11/7/1922
Residence: Albert Lea
Term of Office: 1/1/1923 to 1/2/1927
Oath Date: 1/2/1923
Counties Represented: Freeborn
Occupation: Auctioneer/Business/Farming
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Dairy Products and Live Stock
  • Drainage
  • Elections
  • Labor
  • Military Affairs
  • Motor Vehicles and Motor Tax Laws
  • Municipal Affairs
  • Public Highways

43rd Legislative Session (1923-1924)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1923
Body: Senate
District: 06
Elected: 11/7/1922
Residence: Albert Lea
Term of Office: 1/1/1923 to 1/2/1927
Oath Date: 1/2/1923
Counties Represented: Freeborn
Occupation: Auctioneer/Business/Farming
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Drainage
  • Election
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Public Highways
  • Towns, Counties and Municipalities