Rosenmeier, Christian "Chris, C."
Senate 1923-32 (District 53)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election
Counties Served:
Crow Wing, Morrison
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1874
Birth Place:
,
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Denmark
Date of Death:
6/3/1932
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Episcopalian
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Chris, C.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Little Falls
Occupation (when first elected):
Attorney
EDUCATION
High School, Denmark; Secondary; Graduate, 1888
Willmar Academy; Secondary;
Teaching certificate; Passed the County School Teacher Exam, 1895
Mankato Normal School; College Graduate; 1901
University of Minnesota, Law Department; Law Degree; Arts and Law; President of His Class, 1906
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
County Attorney:
Morrison County, Minnesota;
1914 to 1921
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Linda Bakken (married in August 1906)
Children:
Three children: Gordon and Donald (sons), Margaret (daughter)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
Gordon Rosenmeier
- Son
GENERAL NOTES
He moved to Kandiyohi County, Minnesota in 1888 with his father.
He served as Senate Majority Leader. (Biography of Christian Rosenmeier, Minnesota Historical Society)
He died at his home in Little Falls, Minnesota. His funeral was held June 5, 1932 at Church of the Savior in Little Falls, Minnesota.
Religion provided by the Minnesota Journal of the Senate, February 14, 1933, p. 361.
Body: Senate
District: 53
Elected: 11/4/1930
Residence: Little Falls
Term of Office: 1/6/1931 to 6/3/1932
(unfinished term)
Counties Represented:
Crow Wing, Morrison
Occupation: Practicing Attorney
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
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Crime and Crime Prevention
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Finance
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General Legislation
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Judiciary
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Reapportionment
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Rules and Legislative Expense (Chair)
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University
Reason for unfinished term:
Death
Session Notes:
He died while in office.
Body: Senate
District: 53
Elected: 11/2/1926
Residence: Little Falls
Term of Office: 1/4/1927 to 1/5/1931
Counties Represented:
Crow Wing, Morrison
Occupation: Practicing Attorney
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
-
Crime and Crime Prevention
-
Finance
-
General Legislation
-
Judiciary
-
Reforestation
-
Rules and Legislative Expense (Chair)
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
-
University
Body: Senate
District: 53
Elected: 11/2/1926
Residence: Little Falls
Term of Office: 1/4/1927 to 1/5/1931
Counties Represented:
Crow Wing, Morrison
Occupation: Practicing Attorney
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
-
Crime and Crime Prevention
-
Finance
-
General Legislation
-
Judiciary
-
Public Domain
-
Reforestation
-
Rules and Legislative Expense (Chair)
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
Body: Senate
District: 53
Elected: 11/7/1922
Residence: Little Falls
Term of Office: 1/2/1923 to 1/3/1927
Counties Represented:
Crow Wing, Morrison
Occupation: Engaged in the Practice of Law
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
-
Banks and Banking
-
General Legislation
-
Judiciary
-
Public Domain
-
Public Highways
-
Rules and Legislative Expense (Chair)
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
Body: Senate
District: 53
Elected: 11/7/1922
Residence: Little Falls
Term of Office: 1/2/1923 to 1/3/1927
Counties Represented:
Crow Wing, Morrison
Occupation: Attorney
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Banks and Banking (Chair)
-
General Legislation
-
Judiciary
-
Public Domain
-
Public Highways