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John J. Ryder

Senate 1899-1902 (District 62)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Polk

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1863
Birth Place: Kentucky
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): East Grand Forks
Occupation (when first elected): Editorial Work/Former Printer

EDUCATION

Public Schools; At Least Elementary School; until 11 years old

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

Total Days Served: 1463

SESSIONS SERVED

32nd Legislative Session (1901-1902) (second half of Senate term)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1901
Body: Senate
District: 62
Elected: 11/8/1898
Residence: East Grand Forks
Term of Office: 1/2/1899 to 1/4/1903
Oath Date: 1/3/1899
Counties Represented: Polk
Occupation: Editorial Work/Former Printer
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Drainage
  • Education
  • Game and Game Laws (Chair)
  • Grain and Warehouse
  • Labor
  • Municipal Corporations
  • Printing

31st Legislative Session (1899-1900)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1899
Body: Senate
District: 62
Elected: 11/8/1898
Residence: East Grand Forks
Term of Office: 1/2/1899 to 1/4/1903
Oath Date: 1/3/1899
Counties Represented: Polk
Occupation: Editorial Work/Former Printer
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Drainage
  • Education
  • Elections
  • Game and Game Laws (Chair)
  • Grain and Warehouse
  • Labor
  • Mines and Minerals
  • Municipal Corporations
  • Printing