Simonson, John A. "J.A."
Senate 1939-50 (District 26)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Counties Served:
Meeker
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
8/4/1882
Birth Place:
Kingston Township, Minnesota
Birth County:
Meeker
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
7/20/1971
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Lutheran
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
J.A.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Litchfield
Occupation (when first elected):
Farming/Mercantile Business
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Municipal Board/Commission:
Kingston, Minnesota (Town Board, 3 years);
1??? to 19??
County Auditor:
Meeker County, Minnesota (Deputy County Auditor);
1917 to 1922
County Auditor:
Meeker County, Minnesota (County Auditor);
1922 to 01/1939
[Elected]
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Hilma C.
Children:
No children
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
"Services for J.A. Simonson, former state Senate Conservative from Litchfield..." (Obituary, St. Paul Dispatch, July 21?, 1971)
He died in Meeker County Hospital in Litchfield, Minnesota. His funeral was held at First Lutheran Church in Litchfield, Minnesota. He was buried in Ripley Cemetery in Litchfield, Minnesota.
Body: Senate
District: 26
Elected: 11/5/1946
Residence: Litchfield
Term of Office: 1/7/1947 to 1/1/1951
Counties Represented:
Meeker
Occupation: Farmer/Merchant
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Party Notes: "Services for J.A. Simonson, former state Senate Conservative from Litchfield..." (Obituary, St. Paul Dispatch, July 21?, 1971)
Committees:
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Drainage
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Elections (Chair)
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Markets and Marketing
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Municipal Affairs
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Public Welfare
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Railroads
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Taxes and Tax Laws
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Towns and Counties
Body: Senate
District: 26
Elected: 11/5/1946
Residence: Litchfield
Term of Office: 1/7/1947 to 1/1/1951
Counties Represented:
Meeker
Occupation: Farmer/Merchant
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Party Notes: "Services for J.A. Simonson, former state Senate Conservative from Litchfield..." (Obituary, St. Paul Dispatch, July 21?, 1971)
Committees:
-
Elections (Chair)
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Markets and Marketing
-
Municipal Affairs
-
Public Welfare
-
Railroads
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
-
Towns and Counties
Body: Senate
District: 26
Elected: 11/3/1942
Residence: Litchfield
Term of Office: 1/5/1943 to 1/6/1947
Counties Represented:
Meeker
Occupation: Farmer/Merchant
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Party Notes: "Services for J.A. Simonson, former state Senate Conservative from Litchfield..." (Obituary, St. Paul Dispatch, July 21?, 1971)
Committees:
-
Cooperatives
-
Drainage (Chair)
-
Elections
-
Municipal Affairs
-
Public Welfare
-
Railroads
-
Reforestation
-
Rural Credits and State Development
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
-
Towns and Counties
Body: Senate
District: 26
Elected: 11/3/1942
Residence: Litchfield
Term of Office: 1/5/1943 to 1/6/1947
Counties Represented:
Meeker
Occupation: Farmer/Merchant
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Party Notes: "Services for J.A. Simonson, former state Senate Conservative from Litchfield..." (Obituary, St. Paul Dispatch, July 21?, 1971)
Committees:
-
Cooperatives
-
Drainage (Chair)
-
Elections
-
Municipal Affairs
-
Public Welfare
-
Railroads
-
Reforestation
-
Rural Credits and State Development
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
-
Towns and Counties
Body: Senate
District: 26
Elected: 11/8/1938
Residence: Litchfield
Term of Office: 1/3/1939 to 1/4/1943
Counties Represented:
Meeker
Occupation: Farming/Mercantile Business
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Party Notes: "Services for J.A. Simonson, former state Senate Conservative from Litchfield..." (Obituary, St. Paul Dispatch, July 21?, 1971)
Committees:
-
Cooperatives
-
Drainage
-
Elections
-
Municipal Affairs
-
Reforestation
-
Rural Credits and State Development
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
-
Towns and Counties
Body: Senate
District: 26
Elected: 11/8/1938
Residence: Litchfield
Term of Office: 1/3/1939 to 1/4/1943
Counties Represented:
Meeker
Occupation: Farming/Mercantile Business
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Party Notes: "Services for J.A. Simonson, former state Senate Conservative from Litchfield..." (Obituary, St. Paul Dispatch, July 21?, 1971)
Committees:
-
Cooperatives
-
Drainage
-
Elections
-
Municipal Affairs
-
Reforestation
-
Rural Credits and State Development
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
-
Towns and Counties
Articles & Books About
"J.A. Simonson (Obituary)." St. Paul Dispatch, July 21?, 1971.
These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.