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John L. Richardson
Senate 1955-62 (District 45)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Counties Served:
Benton, Sherburne, Stearns
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
1/24/1896 (uncertain)
Birth Place:
Minnesota
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
1/17/1979
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Saint Cloud
Occupation (when first elected):
Real Estate and Insurance Business
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Military:
United States Armed Forces (World War I);
191? to 19??
Municipal Council/Aldermen:
St. Cloud, Minnesota (City Council);
1940 to 01/03/1955
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Four children
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He died in Stearns County, Minnesota.
Body:
Senate
District:
45
Elected:
11/4/1958
Residence:
Saint Cloud
Term of Office:
1/5/1959 to 1/6/1963
Oath Date:
1/6/1959
Counties Represented:
Benton, Sherburne, Stearns
Occupation:
Real Estate and Insurance Business
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
-
Commerce
-
Game and Fish
-
Liquor Control
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
Body:
Senate
District:
45
Elected:
11/4/1958
Residence:
Saint Cloud
Term of Office:
1/5/1959 to 1/6/1963
Oath Date:
1/6/1959
Counties Represented:
Benton, Sherburne, Stearns
Occupation:
Real Estate and Insurance Business
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
-
Commerce
-
Game and Fish
-
General Legislation
-
Liquor Control
-
Taxes
Body:
Senate
District:
45
Elected:
11/2/1954
Residence:
Saint Cloud
Term of Office:
1/3/1955 to 1/4/1959
Oath Date:
1/4/1955
Counties Represented:
Benton, Sherburne, Stearns
Occupation:
Real Estate and Insurance Business
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
-
Game and Fish
-
General Legislation
-
Insurance
-
Liquor Control
-
Military Affairs and Civil Defense
-
Municipal Affairs
-
Public Institutions and Buildings
Body:
Senate
District:
45
Elected:
11/2/1954
Residence:
Saint Cloud
Term of Office:
1/3/1955 to 1/4/1959
Oath Date:
1/4/1955
Counties Represented:
Benton, Sherburne, Stearns
Occupation:
Real Estate and Insurance Business
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
-
Game and Fish
-
General Legislation
-
Insurance
-
Liquor Control
-
Military Affairs and Civil Defense
-
Municipal Affairs
-
Public Institutions and Buildings