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Howe, Ole H.

House 1874 (District 38)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Watonwan

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1837
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country: Norway
Date of Death: ??/??/1912
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Saint James
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1866.

Total Days Served: 349

SESSIONS SERVED

16th Legislative Session (1874)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 38
Elected: 11/4/1873
Residence: Saint James
Term of Office: 1/21/1874 to 1/4/1875
Counties Represented: Watonwan
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Agriculture and Manufactures
  • Joint University and University Lands
Session Notes: Ole H. Howe contested the election of L.O. Ulverstad over charges of election fraud. The Minnesota House of Representatives determined that Ole H. Howe was entitled to the seat.
Articles & Books About
Howe v. Ulverstad, Contested Election, Minnesota Journal of the House, January 15, 20, and 21, 1874, p. 42, 64-65, 69-71.


These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.