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Swanson, W. G.

House 1937-38 (District 25)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus

Counties Served:  Swift

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth:
Birth Place: Minnesota
Birth County: Chisago
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Benson
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Judge: Benson, Minnesota (Justice of the Peace); 1??? to 1???
Municipal Government: Benson, Minnesota (Assessor); 1??? to 1???
School Board/Administration: Benson, Minnesota (Clerk); 1??? to 1???

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Gerda Tengvall
Children: Three children: (daughters)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He was of Swedish descent.

He was a Liberal and a member of the Farmer-Labor Party. He was a pioneer in the Liberal movement and served two terms as chair of the Swift County Farmer-Labor Association. (Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1937)

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

50th Legislative Session (1937-1938)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 25
Elected: 11/3/1936
Residence: Benson
Term of Office: 1/5/1937 to 1/2/1939
Counties Represented: Swift
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus Party Notes: He was a pioneer in the Liberal movement and served two terms as chair of the Swift County Farmer-Labor Association. (Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1937)
Committees:
  • Agriculture and Horticulture
  • Appropriations
  • Cooperatives and Cooperation
  • Dairy Products and Livestock
  • Emergency Relief
  • Liquor Control
  • Markets and Marketing
  • Public Highways
  • Railroads and State Motor Transportation
No other information has been entered for this legislator. These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.