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Bares, Jr., John A.

House 1969-72 (District 51B)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus

Counties Served:  Benton, Sherburne, Stearns

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 9/7/1926
Birth Place: Saint Cloud, Minnesota
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 2/27/1986
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Sauk Rapids
Occupation (when first elected): Welder/Steam Fitter

EDUCATION

St. Anthony School; Elementary School;
Cathedral High School; Secondary;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Military: United States Navy (World War II); 02/27/1945 to 08/31/1948

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Isabella Katherine Lahr (married June 28, 1950)
Children: Eight children
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
Raymond H. Bares  - Brother

GENERAL NOTES

He is buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Total Days Served: 1456

SESSIONS SERVED

67th Legislative Session (1971-1972)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 51B
Elected: 11/3/1970
Residence: Sauk Rapids
Term of Office: 1/5/1971 to 1/1/1973
Counties Represented: Benton, Sherburne, Stearns
Occupation: Welder/Steam Fitter
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Committees:
  • Commerce and Economic Development
  • Crime Prevention
  • Health, Welfare and Corrections
  • Local Government
  • Regulated Industries

66th Legislative Session (1969-1970)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 51B
Elected: 11/5/1968
Residence: Sauk Rapids
Term of Office: 1/7/1969 to 1/4/1971
Counties Represented: Benton, Sherburne, Stearns
Occupation: Welder/Steam Fitter
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Cities of the Second and Third Class
  • Municipal Affairs
  • Regulated Industries and Utilities
  • Taxes
No other information has been entered for this legislator. These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.