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    Simonson, John A. "J.A."

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    Senate 1939-50 (District 26)

    Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus

    Counties Served:  Meeker

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 8/4/1882
    Birth Place: Kingston Township, Minnesota
    Birth County: Meeker
    Birth Country: United States
    Date of Death: 7/20/1971
    Gender: Male
    Religion: Lutheran
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names: J.A.
    City of Residence (when first elected): Litchfield
    Occupation (when first elected): Farming/Mercantile Business

    EDUCATION

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    Municipal Board/Commission: Kingston, Minnesota (Town Board, 3 years); 1??? to 19??
    County Auditor: Meeker County, Minnesota (Deputy County Auditor); 1917 to 1922
    County Auditor: Meeker County, Minnesota (County Auditor); 1922 to 01/1939 [Elected]

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Hilma C.
    Children: No children
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

    "Services for J.A. Simonson, former state Senate Conservative from Litchfield..." (Obituary, St. Paul Dispatch, July 21?, 1971)

    He died in Meeker County Hospital in Litchfield, Minnesota. His funeral was held at First Lutheran Church in Litchfield, Minnesota. He was buried in Ripley Cemetery in Litchfield, Minnesota.

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    Total Days Served: 4382

    SESSIONS SERVED

    56th Legislative Session (1949-1950) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/1949
    Body: Senate
    District: 26
    Elected: 11/5/1946
    Residence: Litchfield
    Term of Office: 1/6/1947 to 12/31/1950
    Oath Date: 1/7/1947
    Counties Represented: Meeker
    Occupation: Farmer/Merchant
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "Services for J.A. Simonson, former state Senate Conservative from Litchfield..." (Obituary, St. Paul Dispatch, July 21?, 1971)
    Committees:
    • Drainage
    • Elections (Chair)
    • Markets and Marketing
    • Municipal Affairs
    • Public Welfare
    • Railroads
    • Taxes and Tax Laws
    • Towns and Counties
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    55th Legislative Session (1947-1948)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1947
    Body: Senate
    District: 26
    Elected: 11/5/1946
    Residence: Litchfield
    Term of Office: 1/6/1947 to 12/31/1950
    Oath Date: 1/7/1947
    Counties Represented: Meeker
    Occupation: Farmer/Merchant
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "Services for J.A. Simonson, former state Senate Conservative from Litchfield..." (Obituary, St. Paul Dispatch, July 21?, 1971)
    Committees:
    • Elections (Chair)
    • Markets and Marketing
    • Municipal Affairs
    • Public Welfare
    • Railroads
    • Taxes and Tax Laws
    • Towns and Counties

    54th Legislative Session (1945-1946) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1945
    Body: Senate
    District: 26
    Elected: 11/3/1942
    Residence: Litchfield
    Term of Office: 1/4/1943 to 1/5/1947
    Oath Date: 1/5/1943
    Counties Represented: Meeker
    Occupation: Farmer/Merchant
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "Services for J.A. Simonson, former state Senate Conservative from Litchfield..." (Obituary, St. Paul Dispatch, July 21?, 1971)
    Committees:
    • Cooperatives
    • Drainage (Chair)
    • Elections
    • Municipal Affairs
    • Public Welfare
    • Railroads
    • Reforestation
    • Rural Credits and State Development
    • Taxes and Tax Laws
    • Towns and Counties
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    53rd Legislative Session (1943-1944)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/1943
    Body: Senate
    District: 26
    Elected: 11/3/1942
    Residence: Litchfield
    Term of Office: 1/4/1943 to 1/5/1947
    Oath Date: 1/5/1943
    Counties Represented: Meeker
    Occupation: Farmer/Merchant
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "Services for J.A. Simonson, former state Senate Conservative from Litchfield..." (Obituary, St. Paul Dispatch, July 21?, 1971)
    Committees:
    • Cooperatives
    • Drainage (Chair)
    • Elections
    • Municipal Affairs
    • Public Welfare
    • Railroads
    • Reforestation
    • Rural Credits and State Development
    • Taxes and Tax Laws
    • Towns and Counties
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    52nd Legislative Session (1941-1942) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1941
    Body: Senate
    District: 26
    Elected: 11/8/1938
    Residence: Litchfield
    Term of Office: 1/2/1939 to 1/3/1943
    Oath Date: 1/3/1939
    Counties Represented: Meeker
    Occupation: Farming/Mercantile Business
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "Services for J.A. Simonson, former state Senate Conservative from Litchfield..." (Obituary, St. Paul Dispatch, July 21?, 1971)
    Committees:
    • Cooperatives
    • Drainage
    • Elections
    • Municipal Affairs
    • Reforestation
    • Rural Credits and State Development
    • Taxes and Tax Laws
    • Towns and Counties
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    51st Legislative Session (1939-1940)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1939
    Body: Senate
    District: 26
    Elected: 11/8/1938
    Residence: Litchfield
    Term of Office: 1/2/1939 to 1/3/1943
    Oath Date: 1/3/1939
    Counties Represented: Meeker
    Occupation: Farming/Mercantile Business
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "Services for J.A. Simonson, former state Senate Conservative from Litchfield..." (Obituary, St. Paul Dispatch, July 21?, 1971)
    Committees:
    • Cooperatives
    • Drainage
    • Elections
    • Municipal Affairs
    • Reforestation
    • Rural Credits and State Development
    • Taxes and Tax Laws
    • Towns and Counties
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    OTHER INFORMATION

    Articles & Books About

    • "J.A. Simonson (Obituary)." St. Paul Dispatch, July 21?, 1971.

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