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Peter M. "P.M." Ringdal
Senate 1895-98 (District 51)
Party when first elected: Populist
Counties Served:
Beltrami, Norman, Polk
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1861
Birth Place:
Minnesota
Birth County:
Goodhue
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
P.M.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Crookston
Occupation (when first elected):
Marble Worker/Former Telegraph Operator, C. & N.W. Railway Company and Other Companies
EDUCATION
Goodhue County Public Schools; At Least Elementary School;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He moved to Polk County, Minnesota in August 1888.
Body:
Senate
District:
51
Elected:
11/6/1894
Residence:
Crookston
Term of Office:
1/7/1895 to 1/1/1899
Oath Date:
1/8/1895
Counties Represented:
Beltrami, Norman, Polk
Occupation:
Marble Worker/Former Telegraph Operator, C. & N.W. Railway Company and Other Companies
Party:
Populist
Committees:
-
Drainage
-
Forestry and Fire Protection
-
Grain and Warehouse
-
Indian Affairs
-
Roads and Bridges
Body:
Senate
District:
51
Elected:
11/6/1894
Residence:
Crookston
Term of Office:
1/7/1895 to 1/1/1899
Oath Date:
1/8/1895
Counties Represented:
Beltrami, Norman, Polk
Occupation:
Marble Worker/Former Telegraph Operator, C. & N.W. Railway Company and Other Companies
Party:
Populist
Committees:
-
Drainage
-
Engrossment
-
Grain and Warehouse
-
Indian Affairs
-
Mines and Minerals
-
Railroads