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Erick J. "E.J." Swedback

Senate 1903-06 (District 61)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Beltrami, Clearwater, Norman, Red Lake

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1845
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country: Sweden
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: E.J.
City of Residence (when first elected): Bemidji
Occupation (when first elected): Lumberman

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Council/Aldermen: Bemidji, Minnesota (City Council, 2 terms); 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: 1463

SESSIONS SERVED

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

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1905
Body: Senate
District: 61
Elected: 11/4/1902
Residence: Bemidji
Term of Office: 1/5/1903 to 1/6/1907
Oath Date: 1/6/1903
Counties Represented: Beltrami, Clearwater, Norman, Red Lake
Occupation: Lumberman
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Agriculture (Chair)
  • Census
  • Drainage
  • Internal Improvements
  • Logs and Lumber
  • Public Lands
  • Retrenchment and Reform
  • Roads and Bridges
  • Towns and Counties

33rd Legislative Session (1903-1904)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1903
Body: Senate
District: 61
Elected: 11/4/1902
Residence: Bemidji
Term of Office: 1/5/1903 to 1/6/1907
Oath Date: 1/6/1903
Counties Represented: Beltrami, Clearwater, Norman, Red Lake
Occupation: Lumberman
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Agriculture (Chair)
  • Census
  • Drainage
  • Internal Improvements
  • Logs and Lumber
  • Public Lands
  • Retrenchment and Reform
  • Roads and Bridges
  • Towns and Counties