Thomas Bondhus
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 10th district
In office
1937–1952
Preceded byC. A. Halverson
Succeeded bySam M. Franz
Personal details
BornFebruary 3, 1880
Clinton County, Iowa
DiedJanuary 5, 1954(1954-01-05) (aged 73)
Cottonwood County, Minnesota
NationalityNorwegian
Political partyNonpartisan
SpouseCarrie T. Thompson
ResidenceStorden, Minnesota
ProfessionFarmer, legislator, postmaster

Thomas Bondhus (February 3, 1880 – January 5, 1954) was a state representative for Minnesota's 10th district serving Cottonwood County.[1]

Personal life

Bondhus was born on February 3, 1880, in Clinton County, Iowa[1] He moved to Ida County with his parents when he was 3 years old and moved to Minnesota's Cottonwood County in 1895.[1] He married Carrie T. Thompson in 1908 and had 7 children—4 boys and 3 girls.[1] He resided in Storden, Minnesota, throughout his career as a legislator.[1] In addition to government work, Bondhus worked as a farmer and served as secretary of Westbrook Mutual Insurance Co., Storden Co-Operative Company, and Local Township Mutual Insurance Company.[1] He died on January 5, 1954.[1]

Education

Bondhus attended a public school prior to attending college.[1] He attended college at the Minneapolis Business College and also had schooling at Minneapolis Normal School.[1]

State Legislature

Bondhus served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1937 to 1952.[1] He was preceded by C. A. Halverson[2] and succeeded by Sam Franz.[3] He was elected in nonpartisan elections, but he caucused in the conservative caucus.[1]

Other government service

In addition to his service in the legislature, Bondhus served as both Township Treasurer and Township Assessor for Amo Township.[1] He also served as assistant postmaster in Westbrook, Minnesota.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 "Bondhus, Thomas". Legislators Past and Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved June 19, 2012.
  2. ↑ "Halverson, C. A." Legislators Past and Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved June 21, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Franz, Sam M." Legislators Past and Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved June 21, 2012.
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