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John H. Traxler

Sessions Served

Other Information

Senate 1927-30 (District 17)

Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election

Counties Served: Le Sueur

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 9/20/1875

Birth Place: Le Sueur Center, Minnesota

Birth County: Le Sueur

Birth Country: United States

Date of Death: 8/20/1963

Gender: Male

Religion:

Reported Minority: None Reported

Other Names:

City of Residence (when first elected): Le Sueur Center

Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

EDUCATION

LeSueur County Public Schools, Minnesota; Elementary School;
St. John's University, Collegeville, Minnesota; Attended College;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

County Government: Le Sueur County, Minnesota (Sheriff); 1905 to 1910 [Elected]

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Johanna Reintjes (married in 1896)
Children: Six children: Alice, Mary Ann, and Mrs. R.J. Wondra (daughters); George, and Bert (sons); Florentine J.

Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He was born on a farm.

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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: 17

Elected: 11/2/1926

Residence: Le Sueur Center

Term of Office: 1/3/1927 to 1/4/1931
Oath Date: 1/4/1927

Counties Represented: Le Sueur

Occupation: Farmer

Party: Nonpartisan Election

Committees:

Agriculture
Dairy Products and Live Stock
Drainage
Game and Fish
Soldiers Home
State Development and Immigration
Towns and Counties

45th Legislative Session (1927-1928)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/4/1927