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Haldor Erickson Boen

Populist Representative of Minnesota's 7th district

  • Representative

    Minnesota, district 7

    August 7, 1893 - March 3, 1895

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Congresses Served

1

House Terms

January 2, 1851 (61 years old)

Birthday

July 23, 1912

Death

  • American politician who served as a congressman.
  • Born in Norway and immigrated to the United States in 1868.
  • Settled in Mower County, Minnesota, and later moved to Fergus Falls.
  • Worked in various roles including county auditor, public school teacher, and justice of the peace.
  • Elected as a county commissioner and served as register of deeds.
  • Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives as a Populist, representing Minnesota’s 7th congressional district.
  • Served one term in Congress from 1893 to 1895.
  • After his congressional term, he became an editor and returned to agricultural work.
  • Died in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, and was buried in Aurdal Cemetery.