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Gislason, John B. "J.B."

House 1919-26 (District 13)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

Counties Served:  Lyon

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 12/6/1872
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country: Iceland
Date of Death: ??/??/1960
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: J.B.
City of Residence (when first elected): Minneota
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

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Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Lyon County, Minnesota in the summer of 1879 with his parents.

Total Days Served: 2919

SESSIONS SERVED

44th Legislative Session (1925-1926)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 13
Elected: 11/4/1924
Residence: Minneota
Term of Office: 1/6/1925 to 1/3/1927
Counties Represented: Lyon
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Civil Administration
  • Drainage (Chair)
  • Public Highways
  • Railroads and Motor Vehicle Transportation
  • Rules
  • Temperance

43rd Legislative Session (1923-1924)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 13
Elected: 11/7/1922
Residence: Minneota
Term of Office: 1/2/1923 to 1/5/1925
Counties Represented: Lyon
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Civil Administration
  • Drainage (Chair)
  • Public Highways
  • Rules
  • Temperance
  • Workmens Compensation

42nd Legislative Session (1921-1922)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 13
Elected: 11/2/1920
Residence: Minneota
Term of Office: 1/4/1921 to 1/1/1923
Counties Represented: Lyon
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Civil Administration
  • Drainage
  • Public Highways
  • Re-apportionment
  • Temperance

41st Legislative Session (1919-1920)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 13
Elected: 11/5/1918
Residence: Minneota
Term of Office: 1/7/1919 to 1/3/1921
Counties Represented: Lyon
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Agriculture and Horticulture
  • Civil Administration
  • Drainage
  • Public Highways
  • Public Utilities
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