Roy E. York
American politician (1879–1955)
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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 |
| Nebraska State Normal College | |
| Occupation | Politician, farmer |
Early life and education
York was born in Tecumseh, Nebraska, on December 3, 1879. He attended Nebraska State Normal College.
Career
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 tenure 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
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.
