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Jacob T. "J.T." Schain

Sessions Served    Other Information

House 1899-1900 (District 57); Senate 1903-06 (District 57)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Grant, Stevens, Traverse

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1852
Birth Place: Christiania
Birth County:
Birth Country: Norway
Date of Death: ??/??/1925
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: J.T.
City of Residence (when first elected): Browns Valley
Occupation (when first elected): Merchandise Business

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

County Board/Commissioner: Traverse County, Minnesota (County Commissioner); 1??? to 1???
County Government: Traverse County, Minnesota (County Treasurer); 1??? to 1???
Municipal Council/Aldermen: Browns Valley, Minnesota (Village Council, President); 1??? to 1???
School Board/Administration: Browns Valley, Minnesota (High School Director, 20 years); 18?? to 1???

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1868.

Total Days Served: 2198

SESSIONS SERVED

34th Legislative Session (1905-1906) (second half of Senate term)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1905
Body: Senate
District: 57
Elected: 11/4/1902
Residence: Browns Valley
Term of Office: 1/5/1903 to 1/6/1907
Oath Date: 1/6/1903
Counties Represented: Grant, Stevens, Traverse
Occupation: Merchant/Farmer
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Game and Fish Laws
  • Indian Affairs
  • Library (Chair)
  • Printing
  • State Public Schools
  • Taxes and Tax Laws
  • Temperance

33rd Legislative Session (1903-1904)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1903
Body: Senate
District: 57
Elected: 11/4/1902
Residence: Browns Valley
Term of Office: 1/5/1903 to 1/6/1907
Oath Date: 1/6/1903
Counties Represented: Grant, Stevens, Traverse
Occupation: Merchant/Farmer
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Game and Game Laws
  • Indian Affairs
  • Library (Chair)
  • Printing
  • State Public School
  • Taxes and Tax Laws
  • Temperance

31st Legislative Session (1899-1900)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1899
Body: House
District: 57
Elected: 11/8/1898
Residence: Browns Valley
Term of Office: 1/2/1899 to 1/6/1901
Oath Date: 1/3/1899
Counties Represented: Grant, Stevens, Traverse
Occupation: Merchandise Business
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Prison Labor
  • Railroads
  • School for Defectives
  • Taxes and Tax Laws

OTHER INFORMATION

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