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John J. "J.J." Preston

House 1913-14 (District 34)

Party when first elected:  Democratic

Counties Served:  Ramsey

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1861
Birth Place: Saint Paul, Minnesota
Birth County: Ramsey
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1932
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: J.J.
City of Residence (when first elected): Saint Paul
Occupation (when first elected): Stone Mason

EDUCATION

St. Paul Public Schools; Elementary School;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He was of Irish descent.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

38th Legislative Session (1913-1914)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1913
Body: House
District: 34
Elected: 11/5/1912
Residence: Saint Paul
Term of Office: 1/6/1913 to 1/3/1915
Oath Date: 1/7/1913
Counties Represented: Ramsey
Occupation: Stone Mason
Party: Democratic
Committees:
  • Game and Fish
  • Labor and Labor Legislation
  • Roads and Bridges
  • State Fair
  • State Prison and Reformatory
  • Workmens Compensation