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Forestell, Edward J.

House 1923-26 (District 2)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

Counties Served:  Winona

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1880
Birth Place: Minnesota
Birth County: Fillmore
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Saint Charles
Occupation (when first elected): Operator of Elevator, Coal Yard and Farm Implement Business

EDUCATION

St. Charles Public Schools; At Least Elementary School;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Mayor: St. Charles, Minnesota; 1??? to 19??
Municipal Council/Aldermen: St. Charles, Minnesota (Alderman); 1??? to 19??
Municipal Government: St. Charles, Minnesota (Fire Chief, 9 years); 1??? to 19??
School Board/Administration: St. Charles, Minnesota (Board of Education); 1??? to 19??

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He moved to St. Charles, Minnesota in 1892.

Total Days Served: 1463

SESSIONS SERVED

44th Legislative Session (1925-1926)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 02
Elected: 11/4/1924
Residence: Saint Charles
Term of Office: 1/6/1925 to 1/3/1927
Counties Represented: Winona
Occupation: Operator of Farm Implement, Grain, Coal and Ice Business
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Appropriations
  • Markets and Marketing
  • Municipal Affairs
  • Public Buildings (Chair)
  • Railroads and Motor Vehicle Transportation
  • Taxes and Tax Laws

43rd Legislative Session (1923-1924)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 02
Elected: 11/7/1922
Residence: Saint Charles
Term of Office: 1/2/1923 to 1/5/1925
Counties Represented: Winona
Occupation: Operator of Elevator, Coal Yard and Farm Implement Business
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Dairy Products and Live Stock
  • Grain and Warehouse
  • Insurance
  • Public Highways
  • State Parks
  • Taxes and Tax Laws
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