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Lee, Sverre J.

House 1895-98 (District 51)

Party when first elected:  Populist

Counties Served:  Beltrami, Norman, Polk

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1859
Birth Place: Trondhjim
Birth County:
Birth Country: Norway
Date of Death: ??/??/1935
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Rindal
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer/President and Manager; Bear Park Creamery, a Co-operative Undertaking

EDUCATION

Common Schools; At Least Elementary School;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Government: Norman County, Minnesota (Town Clerk); 18?? to 18??
Municipal Government: Norman County, Minnesota (Town Supervisor); 18?? to 18??
Municipal Government: Norman County, Minnesota (Town Treasurer); 18?? to 18??
Municipal Government: Norman County, Minnesota (Town Assessor); 18?? to 18??

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Fillmore County, Minnesota in 1867, with his parents. He moved to a farm in Norman County, Minnesota in 1882.

Total Days Served: 1456

SESSIONS SERVED

30th Legislative Session (1897-1898)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 51
Elected: 11/3/1896
Residence: Rindal
Term of Office: 1/5/1897 to 1/2/1899
Counties Represented: Beltrami, Norman, Polk
Occupation: Farmer/President and Manager; Bear Park Creamery, a Co-operative Undertaking
Party: Populist
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Drainage
  • Hospitals for Insane
  • Local Bills (Chair)

29th Legislative Session (1895-1896)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 51
Elected: 11/6/1894
Residence: Rindal
Term of Office: 1/8/1895 to 1/4/1897
Counties Represented: Beltrami, Norman, Polk
Occupation: Farmer/President and Manager; Bear Park Creamery, a Co-operative Undertaking
Party: Populist
Committees:
  • Incorporations Other Than Municipal
  • Military Affairs
  • Public Accounts and Expenditures
  • Taxes and Tax Laws
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