Roy E. York (December 3, 1879 – April 8, 1955) was an American politician and farmer who served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1943 to 1947, representing the 12th legislative district of Minnesota in the 53rd and 54th Minnesota Legislatures.[1]
Roy E. York | |
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| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 12th district | |
| In office January 5, 1943 – January 6, 1947 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 3, 1879 Tecumseh, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Died | April 8, 1955 (aged 75) Murray County, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Children | 7 |
| Residence(s) | Lake Wilson, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Nebraska State Normal College |
| Profession | Politician, farmer |
Early life and education edit
York was born in Tecumseh, Nebraska on December 3, 1879. He attended Nebraska State Normal College.
Career edit
York served on the Lake Wilson, Minnesota school board for nine years.
York served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1943 to 1947, representing the 12th legislative district of Minnesota in the 53rd and 54th Minnesota Legislatures.
During his time in office, York served on the following committees.
- Aircraft and Airways (1943–1944)
- Commercial Transportation (1943–1944)
- Education (1943–1946)
- Markets and Marketing (1943–1944)
- Public Domain (1943–1946)
- Agriculture (1945–1946)
- Aviation (1945–1946)
- Transportation (1945–1946)
York's time in office began on January 5, 1943 and concluded on January 6, 1947. His district included representation for Murray County.
Outside of the Minnesota Legislature, York was a farmer.
Personal life and death edit
York was married and had seven children. He settled in Lake Wilson, Minnesota in 1914.
York died at the age of 75 in Murray County, Minnesota on April 8, 1955.
References edit
- ^ "York, Roy E." Minnesota Legislature. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
