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    Weber, John Vincent "Vin, J.V."

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    Senate 1931-46 (District 12)

    Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

    Counties Served:  Lincoln, Murray, Pipestone

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 3/12/1892
    Birth Place: Currie, Minnesota
    Birth County: Murray
    Birth Country: United States
    Date of Death: 10/4/1946
    Gender: Male
    Religion:
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names: Vin, J.V.
    City of Residence (when first elected): Slayton
    Occupation (when first elected): Editor, Murray County Herald

    EDUCATION

    Slayton Schools; Elementary School;
    Slayton High School; Secondary; Graduate

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Elsie Marie Holman
    Children: Two children: Margaret (daughter); John David (son)
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

    He moved to Slayton, Minnesota around 1897, with his parents.

    He owned the Murray County Herald and the Slayton Gazette newspapers.

    He served as President of the Minnesota Editorial Association.

    He died from a heart attack in Slayton, Minnesota.

    He is the grandfather of U.S. Congressman Vin Weber.

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    Total Days Served: 5751

    SESSIONS SERVED

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

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 12
    Elected: 11/3/1942
    Residence: Slayton
    Term of Office: 1/5/1943 to 10/4/1946 (unfinished term)
    Counties Represented: Lincoln, Murray, Pipestone
    Occupation: Editor, Murray County Herald
    Party: Nonpartisan Election
    Committees:
    • Committees
    • Elections
    • Game and Fish
    • General Legislation
    • Liquor Control
    • Motor Vehicle and Motor Tax Laws
    • Municipal Affairs
    • Public Domain
    • Rules and Legislative Expense
    • Towns and Counties (Chair)
    Leadership Position: President Pro Tempore
    Leadership Notes: He died while in office on October 4, 1946.
    Reason for unfinished term: Death
    Session Notes: He died while in office on October 4, 1946.
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    53rd Legislative Session (1943-1944)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 12
    Elected: 11/3/1942
    Residence: Slayton
    Term of Office: 1/5/1943 to 10/4/1946 (unfinished term)
    Counties Represented: Lincoln, Murray, Pipestone
    Occupation: Editor, Murray County Herald
    Party: Nonpartisan Election
    Committees:
    • Committees
    • Elections
    • Game and Fish
    • General Legislation
    • Liquor Control
    • Motor Vehicles and Motor Tax Laws
    • Municipal Affairs
    • Public Domain
    • Rules and Legislative Expense
    • Towns and Counties (Chair)
    Reason for unfinished term: Death
    Session Notes: He died while in office on October 4, 1946.
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    52nd Legislative Session (1941-1942) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 12
    Elected: 11/8/1938
    Residence: Slayton
    Term of Office: 1/3/1939 to 1/4/1943
    Counties Represented: Lincoln, Murray, Pipestone
    Occupation: Editor, Murray County Herald
    Party: Nonpartisan Election
    Committees:
    • Committees
    • Elections
    • Game and Fish
    • General Legislation
    • Liquor Control
    • Municipal Affairs
    • Public Domain
    • Public Welfare
    • Rules and Legislative Expense
    • Towns and Counties (Chair)
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    51st Legislative Session (1939-1940)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 12
    Elected: 11/8/1938
    Residence: Slayton
    Term of Office: 1/3/1939 to 1/4/1943
    Counties Represented: Lincoln, Murray, Pipestone
    Occupation: Editor, Murray County Herald/Publisher, Midwest Motor Traffic News
    Party: Nonpartisan Election
    Committees:
    • Committees
    • Elections
    • Game and Fish
    • General Legislation
    • Liquor Control
    • Municipal Affairs
    • Public Domain
    • Public Welfare
    • Rules and Legislative Expense
    • Towns and Counties (Chair)
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    50th Legislative Session (1937-1938) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 12
    Elected: 11/6/1934
    Residence: Slayton
    Term of Office: 1/8/1935 to 1/2/1939
    Counties Represented: Lincoln, Murray, Pipestone
    Occupation: Editor, Murray County Herald/Publisher, Midwest Motor Traffic News
    Party: Nonpartisan Election
    Committees:
    • Committees
    • Elections
    • Game and Fish
    • General Legislation
    • Insurance
    • Liquor Control
    • Municipal Affairs
    • Public Domain
    • Reforestation
    • Rules and Legislative Expense
    • Towns and Counties (Chair)
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    49th Legislative Session (1935-1936)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 12
    Elected: 11/6/1934
    Residence: Slayton
    Term of Office: 1/8/1935 to 1/2/1939
    Counties Represented: Lincoln, Murray, Pipestone
    Occupation: Editor, Murray County Herald
    Party: Nonpartisan Election
    Committees:
    • Committees
    • Elections
    • Game and Fish
    • General Legislation
    • Insurance
    • Liquor Control
    • Municipal Affairs
    • Public Domain
    • Reforestation
    • Towns and Counties (Chair)
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    48th Legislative Session (1933-1934) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 12
    Elected: 11/4/1930
    Residence: Slayton
    Term of Office: 1/6/1931 to 1/7/1935
    Counties Represented: Lincoln, Murray, Pipestone
    Occupation: Editor, Murray County Herald
    Party: Nonpartisan Election
    Committees:
    • Drainage
    • Elections
    • Game and Fish (Chair)
    • General Legislation
    • Insurance
    • Municipal Affairs
    • Reapportionment
    • Reforestation
    • Towns and Counties
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    47th Legislative Session (1931-1932)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 12
    Elected: 11/4/1930
    Residence: Slayton
    Term of Office: 1/6/1931 to 1/7/1935
    Counties Represented: Lincoln, Murray, Pipestone
    Occupation: Editor, Murray County Herald
    Party: Nonpartisan Election
    Committees:
    • Drainage
    • Elections
    • Game and Fish (Chair)
    • General Legislation
    • Insurance
    • Reapportionment
    • Reforestation
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    OTHER INFORMATION

    Articles & Books About
    In Memoriam: Senators William B. Richardson, J.V. Weber, William L. Roepke, Alfred J. Thwing, George Nordlin, Joseph H. Hackney, and Louis E. Berg. State of Minnesota Senate Chamber, March 28, 1947.


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