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John W. Cox (Minnesota politician)

John W. Cox (March 14, 1888 – September 8, 1958) was an American politician, farmer, and businessman who served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1935 to 1939, representing the 55th legislative district of Minnesota in the 49th and 50th Minnesota Legislatures.[1][2]

John W. Cox
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 55th district
In office
January 8, 1935 – January 2, 1939
Personal details
Born(1888-03-14)March 14, 1888
Becker, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedSeptember 8, 1958(1958-09-08) (aged 70)
Political partyDemocratic (DFL)
Children6
Residence(s)Becker, Minnesota, U.S.
ProfessionPolitician, farmer, businessman

Early life and education edit

Cox was born in Becker, Minnesota on March 14, 1888. He attended common schools in Minnesota, as well as business school.

Career edit

Cox served on the Becker Consolidated School Board, as well as Becker Township Board of Supervisors.

Cox served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1935 to 1939, representing the 55th legislative district of Minnesota in the 49th and 50th Minnesota Legislatures.

During his time in office, Cox served on the following committees. He chaired the Cooperatives and Cooperation committee during his second term.

  • Agriculture and Horticulture (1935–1938)
  • Corporations (1935–1938)
  • Drainage (1935–1936)
  • Education (1935–1938)
  • Elections (1935–1936)
  • Military Affairs (1935–1936)
  • State Development and Immigration (1935–1936)
  • Civil Administration (1937–1938)
  • Cooperatives and Cooperation (1937–1938)
  • Dairy Products and Livestock (1937–1938)
  • Public Highways (1937–1938)
  • Public Welfare and Social Legislation (1937–1938)
  • Towns and Counties (1937–1938)

Cox's time in office began on January 8, 1935 and concluded on January 2, 1939. His district included representation for the counties of Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Sherburne.

Outside of the Minnesota Legislature, Cox was a farmer and the owner of a flour mill.

Personal life and death edit

Cox was married and had six children. He resided in Becker, Minnesota.

According to family members, Cox was a member of the Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party.

Cox died at the age of 70 on September 8, 1958.

References edit

  1. ^ "Cox, John W." Minnesota Legislature. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  2. ^ "Representative John W. Cox, 1935-1936 Legislative Session, Minnesota Legislature". Minnesota Digital Library. 1935. Retrieved July 5, 2023.

External links edit

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