Legislator Details
Louis W. Munthe
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 52
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 10/27/1838
City: Jonkopings Kommun, Sweden
County: Jonkopings Ian, Sweden
Country: Sweden
Death
Date: 7/14/1918
City: Savannah, GA
County: Chatham County, GA
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Savannah, GA
County: Chatham County, GA
Country: US
Cemetery: Bonaventure Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Albertine Christina Nystrom; children: 8,Louis, Anna, Albertina, Andrew B., Oscar G., Lillian (Dabney) and 2 others
Number of Children: 8
Background
Religion:
Military Service: Other
Occupation: laborer, store clerk
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
He served in the Swedish army as a non-commissioned officer from 1854 to 1860, and entered the Danish army in February, 1864, serving in the same capacity during the war against the Germans. He came to the US the same year and located in Michigan in about 1871. He was naturalized in 1864. He served as township clerk and justice of the peace.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Mines and Minerals , Towns and Counties , Immigration
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Ironwood
County of Residence Gogebic
District: Ontonagon
District Description: Counties of Baraga, Gogebic, Isle Royal, Keweenaw and Ontonagon
Date Elected: 11/4/1890
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1891
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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