Peter McGovern (politician)

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Peter McGovern was a member of the Minnesota Senate.

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Biography

McGovern was born on October 9, 1845, in Watertown, Wisconsin. [1] He died on November 15, 1917, in Waseca, Minnesota. McGovern received his law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School and practiced law in Waseca, Minnesota. [2]

Career

McGovern was a member of the Senate twice. First, from 1875 to 1876, and second, from 1899 to 1902.

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References

  1. "Peter McGovern". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2011-10-23.
  2. Minnesota Legislators Past and Present-Peter McGovern