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    Norwood, Fred F.

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    House 1917-18 (District 12)

    Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

    Counties Served:  Murray

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 7/1/1864
    Birth Place:
    Birth County:
    Birth Country: Norway
    Date of Death:
    Gender: Male
    Religion:
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names:
    City of Residence (when first elected): Balaton
    Occupation (when first elected): Breeder of Percheron Horses, Shorthorn Cattle and Berkshire Hogs/President, Lyon County Co-operative Company and the Shipping Association, Balaton

    EDUCATION

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    Municipal Government: Balaton, Minnesota (Town Clerk, 2 years); 1??? to 1???
    Municipal Board/Commission: Balaton, Minnesota (Town Board, Chair, several years); 1??? to 1???
    Judge: Balaton, Minnesota (Justice of the Peace); 1885 to 1??? [Elected]

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Married (married in December 1891)
    Children:
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

    He moved to St. Peter, Minnesota in 1869. He moved to Murray County in the spring of 1871.

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    Total Days Served: 735

    SESSIONS SERVED

    40th Legislative Session (1917-1918)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1917
    Body: House
    District: 12
    Elected: 11/7/1916
    Residence: Balaton
    Term of Office: 1/1/1917 to 1/5/1919
    Oath Date: 1/2/1917
    Counties Represented: Murray
    Occupation: Breeder of Percheron Horses, Shorthorn Cattle and Berkshire Hogs/President, Lyon County Co-operative Company and the Shipping Association, Balaton
    Party: Nonpartisan Election
    Committees:
    • Corporations Other Than Municipal
    • Immigration
    • Manufacturers
    • Public Health and Pure Food
    • State Prison and Reformatory
    • Villages
    Session Notes: He won the election by two votes and was sworn in on the first day of session. His election was contested by P. H. Harrington on the claim of illegal votes. After an investigation by the Election Contests Committee, Fred F. Norwood was confirmed as the winner of the election.
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