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Humphrey, Sr., George F.

House 1965-72 (District 38)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus

Counties Served:  Hennepin

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 12/16/1917
Birth Place: Greenwood, Mississippi
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 8/15/1982
Gender: Male
Religion: Congregational
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Minneapolis
Occupation (when first elected): Life Insurance Sales

EDUCATION

Postsecondary; Chartered Life Underwriter
Southwestern University, Memphis, Tennessee; B.A.; Economics, 1938
University of Minnesota; M.A.;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Military: United States Air Force (World War II and Korea, Navigator); 194? to 19??
School Board/Administration: Minneapolis, Minnesota (School Board); 1963 to 1964

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Virginia
Children: Four children: George F. Jr., and John (sons); Susan and Virginia (daughters)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He died from complications related to emphysema. His funeral was held at Plymouth Congregational Church Chapel in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

He was a member of Plymouth Congregational Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Religion provided by his obituary.

Total Days Served: 2919

SESSIONS SERVED

67th Legislative Session (1971-1972)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 38
Elected: 11/3/1970
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/5/1971 to 1/1/1973
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Life Insurance Sales
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Commerce and Economic Development
  • Education
  • Financial Institutions
  • Metropolitan and Urban Affairs
  • Natural Resources
  • Taxes

66th Legislative Session (1969-1970)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 38
Elected: 11/5/1968
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/7/1969 to 1/4/1971
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Life Insurance Sales
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Commerce and Economic Development
  • Conservation
  • Education
  • Governmental Operations
  • Metropolitan and Urban Affairs
  • Taxes

65th Legislative Session (1967-1968)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 38
Elected: 11/8/1966
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/3/1967 to 1/6/1969
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Life Insurance Sales
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Civil Administration
  • Education
  • Financial Institutions
  • Forestry and Public Domain
  • Metropolitan and Urban Affairs
  • Taxes

64th Legislative Session (1965-1966)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 38
Elected: 11/3/1964
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/5/1965 to 1/2/1967
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Life Insurance Sales
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Civil Administration
  • Education
  • Metropolitan and Urban Affairs
  • Taxes
Articles & Books About
"G. Humphrey Services Set (Obituary)." St. Paul Pioneer Press, August 17, 1982.

"G. F. Humphrey, Rites Set; Was Ex-Legislator (Obituary)." St. Paul Dispatch, August 16, 1982.

"G. Humphrey, Former State Representative, is Dead at 64 (Obituary)." Minneapolis Star Tribune, August 16, 1982.


These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.