George Peter Madden
George Pater "G.P." Madden (March 6, 1887 – June 11, 1977) was an American politician and lawyer who served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1935 to 1937, representing the 16th legislative district of Minnesota in the 49th Minnesota Legislature.[1]
George Peter Madden | |
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| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 16th district | |
| In office January 8, 1935 – January 4, 1937 | |
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| Born | March 6, 1887 Waseca, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | June 11, 1977 (aged 90) |
| Residence(s) | Waseca, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Profession | Politician, lawyer |
Early life
Madden was born in Waseca, Minnesota on March 6, 1887.
Career
Madden served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1935 to 1937, representing the 16th legislative district of Minnesota in the 49th Minnesota Legislature.
During his time in office, Madden served on the following committees.
- Agriculture and Horticulture
- Civil Administration
- Commercial Transportation
- Elections
- Judiciary
- Public Buildings
- Public Health and Hospitals
- Taxes and Tax Laws
Madden's time in office began on January 8, 1935 and concluded on January 4, 1937. His district included representation for Waseca County.
Outside of the Minnesota Legislature, Madden was a lawyer; specifically, he was an attorney at law employed with the Gallagher, Madden and Gallagher Law Firm.
Personal life and death
Madden was a Catholic. He resided in Waseca, Minnesota.
Madden died at the age of 90 on June 11, 1977.[2] His funeral was held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
References
- "Madden, George Peter "G.P."". Minnesota Legislature. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
- "Ex-Lawmaker Dies (Obituary)". St. Paul Dispatch. April 13, 1977.