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Harold J.P. "H.J.P." Nielsen
House 1937-38 (District 12)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election
Counties Served:
Lincoln
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
11/1/1892
Birth Place:
Minnesota
Birth County:
Lincoln
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
??/??/1938
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Lutheran
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
H.J.P.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Lake Benton
Occupation (when first elected):
Farm Owner and Operator, Specializing in Poland China Hogs
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married (married in 1917)
Children:
Four children: (3 sons, 1 daughter)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He was born on a farm.
He was of Danish descent.
He was Nonpartisan and Independent in politics.
Religion provided by the Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1937.
Elected:
11/3/1936
Residence:
Lake Benton
Term of Office:
1/4/1937 to 1/1/1939
Oath Date:
1/5/1937
Counties Represented:
Lincoln
Occupation:
Farm Owner and Operator, Specializing in Poland China Hogs
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
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Agriculture and Horticulture
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Civil Administration
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Commerce, Manufacture and Retail Trade
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Cooperatives and Cooperation
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Engrossment and Enrollment
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Military Affairs
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Public Buildings
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Reforestation
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State and County Fairs
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Towns and Counties