Swen Swenson (politician)
Swen Swenson | |
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| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 17th district | |
| In office January 4, 1887 – January 7, 1889 | |
| Preceded by | John Webster |
| Succeeded by | C. R. Davis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1835 or 1836 Norway |
| Died | March 4, 1905 (aged 68–70) New Sweden, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kristie Baekkestad |
| Children | 9, including Carl, Oscar, and Laurits |
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Swen Swenson (c. 1835 or 1836 – March 4, 1905) was a Norwegian-born American farmer and politician. Born in Norway, he emigrated with his family to the United States in 1857, settling in Nicollet County, Minnesota. He served in numerous public offices, including as town clerk of New Sweden, Minnesota, clerk of its first school district, chairman of its town board, and chairman of the Nicollet County board of commissioners. He served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1887 to 1889, representing its 17th district. Swenson died on March 4, 1905, at his home in New Sweden.