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Young, Edward T. "E.T."

House 1889-90 (District 37); House 1893-94 (District 43); Senate 1895-98 (District 43); Senate 1899-1902 (District 56)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Swift

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 10/27/1858
Birth Place: Henderson, Minnesota
Birth County: Sibley
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 9/19/1940
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: E.T.
City of Residence (when first elected): Appleton
Occupation (when first elected): Lawyer/Formerly Taught School, 2 years

EDUCATION

Public Schools; Elementary School; Until he was 17 years old
University of Minnesota, Law Department; Law Degree; Minneapolis Campus; 3 Years; Admitted to the Bar, 1881

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Council/Aldermen: Appleton, Minnesota (City Council, President); 18?? to 1???
Municipal Attorney: Appleton, Minnesota (City Attorney, several years); 18?? to 18??
State Attorney General: Minnesota; 01/02/1905 to 01/04/1909

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He was raised on a farm.

Total Days Served: 4382

SESSIONS SERVED

32nd Legislative Session (1901-1902) (second half of Senate term)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 56
Elected: 11/8/1898
Residence: Appleton
Term of Office: 1/3/1899 to 1/5/1903
Counties Represented: Big Stone, Swift
Occupation: Lawyer
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Corporations
  • Judiciary (Chair)
  • Municipal Corporations
  • Retrenchment and Reform
  • Rules
  • State Prison
  • University and University Lands

31st Legislative Session (1899-1900)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 56
Elected: 11/8/1898
Residence: Appleton
Term of Office: 1/3/1899 to 1/5/1903
Counties Represented: Big Stone, Swift
Occupation: Lawyer
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Corporations
  • Judiciary (Chair)
  • Municipal Corporations
  • Retrenchment and Reform
  • Rules
  • State Prison
  • University and University Lands

30th Legislative Session (1897-1898) (second half of Senate term)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 43
Elected: 11/6/1894
Residence: Appleton
Term of Office: 1/8/1895 to 1/2/1899
Counties Represented: Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Swift
Occupation: Lawyer
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Elections
  • Grain and Warehouse
  • Judiciary
  • Labor
  • Municipal Corporations (Chair)
  • Railroads
  • University and University Lands

29th Legislative Session (1895-1896)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 43
Elected: 11/6/1894
Residence: Appleton
Term of Office: 1/8/1895 to 1/2/1899
Counties Represented: Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Swift
Occupation: Lawyer
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Grain and Warehouse
  • Judiciary
  • Labor
  • Public Buildings (Chair)
  • Public Lands

28th Legislative Session (1893-1894)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 43
Elected: 11/8/1892
Residence: Appleton
Term of Office: 1/3/1893 to 1/7/1895
Counties Represented: Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Swift
Occupation: Lawyer/Former Teacher
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Geological and Natural History Survey
  • Incorporations Other Than Municipal
  • Insurance
  • Judiciary

26th Legislative Session (1889-1890)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 37
Elected: 11/6/1888
Residence: Appleton
Term of Office: 1/8/1889 to 1/5/1891
Counties Represented: Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Swift
Occupation: Lawyer/Formerly Taught School, 2 years
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Incorporations (Chair)
  • Joint University
  • Judiciary
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