Eric Oren (February 11, 1868 – July 11, 1937) was an American businessman and politician. Oren emigrated to the

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and settled in

Wells Wells most commonly refers to: * Wells, Somerset, a cathedral city in Somerset, England * Well, an excavation or structure created in the ground * Wells (name) Wells may also refer to: Places Canada *Wells, British Columbia England * Wells ...

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with his wife and family. He was involved with the banking and railroad businesses and was a merchant and photographer. Oren served in the

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from 1919 to 1924. He also served as the mayor and clerk of Wells, Minnesota. Oren also served on the Wells School Board.Minnesota Legislators: Past & Present-Eric Oren
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1868 births 1937 deaths Norwegian emigrants to the United States People from Wells, Minnesota Businesspeople from Minnesota Mayors of places in Minnesota School board members in Minnesota Members of the Minnesota House of Representatives {{Minnesota-politician-stub