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Swenson, C. J.

House 1921-22 (District 1)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

Counties Served:  Houston

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1869
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country: Sweden
Date of Death: ??/??/1934
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Houston
Occupation (when first elected): Merchant/Vice President, Houston State Bank/Former General Stenographer; Griggs, Cooper and Co., Wholesale Grocer, St. Paul/Formerly Taught School, 3 years

EDUCATION

Houston Common Schools; At Least Elementary School;
Winona Normal School; Attended College;
Red Wing Business College; Postsecondary; Business Course, 2 years

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Council/Aldermen: Houston, Minnesota (Village Council); [Dates Unknown]
School Board/Administration: Houston, Minnesota (High School Board of Education, President); [Dates Unknown]

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to America in 1882 with his parents.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

42nd Legislative Session (1921-1922)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 01
Elected: 11/2/1920
Residence: Houston
Term of Office: 1/4/1921 to 1/1/1923
Counties Represented: Houston
Occupation: Merchant/Vice President, Houston State Bank/Former General Stenographer; Griggs, Cooper and Co., Wholesale Grocer, St. Paul/Formerly Taught School, 3 years
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Commerce, Manufacture and Retail Trade
  • Education
  • Motor Vehicles
  • State and County Fairs
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