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Peter Sharpe

Senate 1927-30 (District 64)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

Counties Served:  Mahnomen, Norman

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1862
Birth Place: Minnesota
Birth County: Norman
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1935
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Ada
Occupation (when first elected): Practicing Law/Farm Owner and Operator

EDUCATION

University of North Dakota; College Graduate;
University of Michigan, Law Department; Law Degree;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Judge: Ada, Minnesota (Judge of Probate); 1??? to 1???
County Attorney: Norman County, Minnesota; 1??? to 1???

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He grew up on a farm.

Total Days Served: 1463

SESSIONS SERVED

46th Legislative Session (1929-1930) (second half of Senate term)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1929
Body: Senate
District: 64
Elected: 11/2/1926
Residence: Ada
Term of Office: 1/3/1927 to 1/4/1931
Oath Date: 1/4/1927
Counties Represented: Mahnomen, Norman
Occupation: Practicing Law/Farm Owner and Operator
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Banks and Banking
  • Judiciary
  • Motor Vehicles and Motor Tax Laws
  • Municipal Affairs
  • Public Domain
  • Public Highways
  • Railroads

45th Legislative Session (1927-1928)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/1927
Body: Senate
District: 64
Elected: 11/2/1926
Residence: Ada
Term of Office: 1/3/1927 to 1/4/1931
Oath Date: 1/4/1927
Counties Represented: Mahnomen, Norman
Occupation: Practicing Law/Farm Owner and Operator
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Banks and Banking
  • Judiciary
  • Motor Vehicles and Motor Tax Laws
  • Municipal Affairs
  • Public Domain
  • Railroads