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Edward R. Syverson

House 1915-16 (District 53)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

Counties Served:  Crow Wing

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 5/19/1876
Birth Place: Highlandville, Iowa
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Ironton
Occupation (when first elected): Mercantile and Insurance Business

EDUCATION

Minnesota Common Schools; At Least Elementary School;
Concordia College, Moorhead; Attended College;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1878.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

39th Legislative Session (1915-1916)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/1915
Body: House
District: 53
Elected: 11/3/1914
Residence: Ironton
Term of Office: 1/4/1915 to 12/31/1916
Oath Date: 1/5/1915
Counties Represented: Crow Wing
Occupation: Mercantile and Insurance Business
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Claims
  • Insurance
  • Roads and Bridges
  • Taxes and Tax Laws
  • Telephone and Telegraph
  • Towns and Counties