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Pless, Ernest C.

House 1913-14 (District 21); House 1915-16 (District 15)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Sibley

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1882
Birth Place: New Ulm, Minnesota
Birth County: Brown
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Gibbon
Occupation (when first elected): Milling Business

EDUCATION

Minnesota Public Schools; At Least Elementary School;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Council/Aldermen: Gibbon, Minnesota (City Council); 1??? to 1???
School Board/Administration: Gibbon, Minnesota (Board of Education Member; 1??? to 1???

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He moved to Gibbon, Minnesota when he was 12 years old, with his parents.

Total Days Served: 1456

SESSIONS SERVED

39th Legislative Session (1915-1916)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 15
Elected: 11/3/1914
Residence: Gibbon
Term of Office: 1/5/1915 to 1/1/1917
Counties Represented: Sibley
Occupation: Real Estate/Former Milling Business
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Crimes and Punishment (Chair)
  • General Legislation
  • Grain and Warehouse
  • Manufacturers
  • Transportation
  • Workmens Compensation

38th Legislative Session (1913-1914)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 21
Elected: 11/5/1912
Residence: Gibbon
Term of Office: 1/7/1913 to 1/4/1915
Counties Represented: Sibley
Occupation: Milling Business
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • General Legislation
  • Grain and Warehouse
  • Manufacturers (Chair)
  • University and University Lands
  • Villages
  • Workmens Compensation
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