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Howard, John F.

House 1939-56 (District 43)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

Counties Served:  Washington

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 8/6/1886
Birth Place: Minnesota
Birth County: Washington
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1964
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Saint Paul Park
Occupation (when first elected): Farm Owner and Operator, Cottage Grove Township

EDUCATION

St. Paul's Academy, St. Paul Park; Secondary;
University of Minnesota, School of Agriculture; Attended College; St. Paul

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

School Board/Administration: St. Paul Park, Minnesota (School Clerk, 10 years); 19?? to 19??
Municipal Government: St. Paul Park, Minnesota (Town Treasurer); 1927 to 1939

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Married
Children: Four children: (sons)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He was born on a farm.

Total Days Served: 6580

SESSIONS SERVED

59th Legislative Session (1955-1956)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 43
Elected: 11/2/1954
Residence: Saint Paul Park
Term of Office: 1/4/1955 to 1/7/1957
Counties Represented: Washington
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Dairy Products and Livestock
  • General Legislation
  • Law Enforcement and Crime Prevention
  • Public Institutions
  • State and County Fairs

58th Legislative Session (1953-1954)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 43
Elected: 11/5/1952
Residence: Saint Paul Park
Term of Office: 1/6/1953 to 1/3/1955
Counties Represented: Washington
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Appropriations
  • Communications
  • Dairy Products and Livestock
  • Health
  • Public Institutions (Chair)

57th Legislative Session (1951-1952)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 43
Elected: 11/7/1950
Residence: Saint Paul Park
Term of Office: 1/2/1951 to 1/5/1953
Counties Represented: Washington
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Appropriations
  • Communications
  • Dairy Products and Livestock
  • Health
  • Public Institutions (Chair)

56th Legislative Session (1949-1950)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 43
Elected: 11/2/1948
Residence: Saint Paul Park
Term of Office: 1/4/1949 to 1/1/1951
Counties Represented: Washington
Occupation: Farm Owner and Operator, Cottage Grove Township
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Appropriations
  • Communications
  • Dairy Products and Livestock
  • Public Institutions (Chair)
  • University

55th Legislative Session (1947-1948)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 43
Elected: 11/5/1946
Residence: Saint Paul Park
Term of Office: 1/7/1947 to 1/3/1949
Counties Represented: Washington
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Appropriations
  • Communications
  • Dairy Products and Livestock
  • Health
  • Public Institutions (Chair)

54th Legislative Session (1945-1946)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 43
Elected: 11/7/1944
Residence: Saint Paul Park
Term of Office: 1/2/1945 to 1/6/1947
Counties Represented: Washington
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Appropriations
  • Dairy Products and Livestock
  • General Legislation
  • Health
  • Public Institutions (Chair)

53rd Legislative Session (1943-1944)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 43
Elected: 11/3/1942
Residence: Saint Paul Park
Term of Office: 1/5/1943 to 1/1/1945
Counties Represented: Washington
Occupation: Farmer, Operates Own Farm in Cottage Grove Township
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Appropriations
  • Communications
  • Dairy Products and Livestock
  • General Legislation
  • Health

52nd Legislative Session (1941-1942)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 43
Elected: 11/5/1940
Residence: Saint Paul Park
Term of Office: 1/7/1941 to 1/4/1943
Counties Represented: Washington
Occupation: Operates Own Farm in Cottage Grove Township
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Dairy Products and Livestock
  • General Legislation
  • Markets and Marketing
  • Public Health and Hospitals
  • State Prison

51st Legislative Session (1939-1940)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 43
Elected: 11/8/1938
Residence: Saint Paul Park
Term of Office: 1/3/1939 to 1/6/1941
Counties Represented: Washington
Occupation: Farm Owner and Operator, Cottage Grove Township
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Dairy Products and Livestock
  • General Legislation
  • State Prison
  • Workmens Compensation
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