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French, George H. "Geo. D., Geo. H."

Senate 1909-10 (District 2)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Winona

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 2/6/1856
Birth Place: Minnesota
Birth County: Winona
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: Geo. D., Geo. H.
City of Residence (when first elected): Saint Charles
Occupation (when first elected): Banking, Real Estate and Insurance Business

EDUCATION

St. Charles Public Schools; Elementary School;
St. Charles Public Schools; Secondary;
Winona Normal School; Attended College;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

County Government: Winona County, Minnesota (Register of Deeds); 1895 to 1905

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

The Minnesota Journal of the Senate, 1909 lists his middle initial as H. The Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1909 and Toensing list D.

He was raised on a farm.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

36th Legislative Session (1909-1910) (second half of Senate term)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 02
Elected: 11/3/1908
Residence: Saint Charles
Term of Office: 1/5/1909 to 1/2/1911 (Special Election)
Counties Represented: Winona
Occupation: Banking, Real Estate and Insurance Business
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Banks and Banking
  • Census
  • Claims
  • Engrossment
  • Finance
  • Manufactures
  • Normal Schools
  • Public Parks (Chair)
Session Notes: He ran in a special election held due to the death of Patrick Fitzpatrick.
No other information has been entered for this legislator. These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.