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Peterson, Charles A. "Chas."

House 1878-80 (District 22)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Washington

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1840
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country: Sweden
Date of Death: ??/??/1935
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: Chas.
City of Residence (when first elected): Marine
Occupation (when first elected): Lumberman

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1853.

He was listed as a Republican on the list of members posted after the 1877 election. ("The Next Legislature." St. Paul Pioneer Press, November 10, 1877)

Total Days Served: 1092

SESSIONS SERVED

21st Legislative Session (1879-1880)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 22
Elected: 11/5/1878
Residence: Marine
Term of Office: 1/7/1879 to 1/3/1881
Counties Represented: Washington
Occupation: Lumberman
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Indian Affairs (Chair)
  • Public Buildings
  • State Reform School
Session Notes: His post office is listed as Marine Mills.

20th Legislative Session (1878)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 22
Elected: 11/6/1877
Residence: Marine
Term of Office: 1/8/1878 to 1/6/1879
Counties Represented: Washington
Occupation: Lumberman
Party: Republican Party Notes: He was listed as a Republican on the list of members posted after the 1877 election. ("The Next Legislature." St. Paul Pioneer Press, November 10, 1877)
Committees:
  • Public Buildings
  • State Reform School
No other information has been entered for this legislator. These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.