Teigen, Austin F.
House 1913-14 (District 18); House 1915-18 (District 24)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Chippewa
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1863
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Montevideo
Occupation (when first elected):
Farm Owner
EDUCATION
Chippewa County Common Schools; At Least Elementary School;
College; Attended College; several years
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
County Government:
Chippewa County, Minnesota (Register of Deeds, 2 terms);
1??? to 1???
[Elected]
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Chippewa County, Minnesota in 1869, with his parents.
He was a member of the Republican Party.
Elected: 11/7/1916
Residence: Montevideo
Term of Office: 1/2/1917 to 1/6/1919
Counties Represented:
Chippewa
Occupation: Former Register of Deeds, Chippewa County
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
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Agricultural Schools
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Agriculture and Horticulture
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Dairy Products and Live Stock
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Logs and Lumber (Chair)
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Mileage
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State Hospitals
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Transportation
Session Notes:
He won the election and was sworn in on the first day of session. His election was contested by James R. Burnip for violations related to the Corrupt Practices Act. The charges were that Teigen distributed false and defamatory statements against Burnip. After an investigation by the Elections Contest Committee, Austin F. Teigen was confirmed as the winner of the election.
Elected: 11/3/1914
Residence: Montevideo
Term of Office: 1/5/1915 to 1/1/1917
Counties Represented:
Chippewa
Occupation: Former Register of Deeds, Chippewa County
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
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Agricultural Schools
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Commerce and Retail Trade
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Compensation of Public Officials
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Enrollment (Chair)
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Grain and Warehouse
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Telephone and Telegraph
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Villages
Elected: 11/5/1912
Residence: Montevideo
Term of Office: 1/7/1913 to 1/4/1915
Counties Represented:
Chippewa
Occupation: Farm Owner
Party:
Republican
Committees:
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Compensation of Public Officials
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Corporations Other Than Municipal
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Grain and Warehouse
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Roads and Bridges
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Soldiers Home
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Towns and Counties