Harry A. Bridgeman
American politician (1877–1955)
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Harry A. Bridgeman Sr. (May 31, 1877 – May 15, 1955) was an American locomotive engineer and politician.
BornMay 31, 1877
Motley, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedMay 15, 1955 (aged 77)
Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
Children5
Harry Bridgeman | |
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| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 62nd district | |
| In office 1929–1950 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 31, 1877 Motley, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | May 15, 1955 (aged 77) Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Party | Independent |
| Children | 5 |
Early life
Bridgeman was born near Motley, Minnesota, and attended Minnesota public schools.
Career
Outside of politics, Bridgeman worked as a locomotive engineer for Minnesota and International Railway. Bridgeman served on the Bemidji City Council for two years. He then served in the Minnesota Senate from 1929 to 1950.
Personal life
Bridgeman lived in Bemidji, Minnesota, with his wife and family. He moved to Hot Springs, Arkansas, in 1951. Bridgeman died at the Northern Pacific Railroad Hospital in Saint Paul, Minnesota.[1]
