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Winkjer, Theodore G. "Theo. G."

Senate 1939-42 (District 47)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

Counties Served:  Douglas, Pope

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1891
Birth Place: Moe Township, Minnesota
Birth County: Douglas
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: Theo. G.
City of Residence (when first elected): Garfield
Occupation (when first elected): Farm Operator

EDUCATION

University of Minnesota, School of Agriculture; College Graduate;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Ellen A. Peterson (married in 1916)
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He was born on a farm.

He was of Norwegian descent.

Total Days Served: 1463

SESSIONS SERVED

52nd Legislative Session (1941-1942) (second half of Senate term)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 47
Elected: 11/8/1938
Residence: Garfield
Term of Office: 1/3/1939 to 1/4/1943
Counties Represented: Douglas, Pope
Occupation: Farm Operator
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Cooperatives
  • Dairy Products and Live Stock
  • Drainage
  • Elections
  • Insurance
  • Motor Vehicle and Motor Tax Laws
  • Public Domain
  • Public Institutions and Buildings
  • State and County Fairs

51st Legislative Session (1939-1940)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 47
Elected: 11/8/1938
Residence: Garfield
Term of Office: 1/3/1939 to 1/4/1943
Counties Represented: Douglas, Pope
Occupation: Farm Operator
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Cooperatives
  • Dairy Products and Live Stock
  • Drainage
  • Elections
  • Insurance
  • Motor Vehicle and Motor Tax Laws
  • Public Domain
  • Public Institutions and Buildings
  • State and County Fairs
No other information has been entered for this legislator. These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.