Thomas Bondhus (February 3, 1880 – January 5, 1954) was a

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for Minnesota's 10th district serving Cottonwood County.

Personal life

Bondhus was born on February 3, 1880, in

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He moved to Ida County with his parents when he was 3 years old and moved to Minnesota's Cottonwood County in 1895. He married Carrie T. Thompson in 1908 and had 7 children—4 boys and 3 girls. He resided in

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, throughout his career as a legislator. 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. He died on January 5, 1954.

Education

Bondhus attended a public school prior to attending college. He attended college at the

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and also had schooling at Minneapolis Normal School.

State Legislature

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

Other government service

In addition to his service in the legislature, Bondhus served as both Township Treasurer and Township

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for Amo Township. He also served as assistant postmaster in Westbrook, Minnesota.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Bondhus, Thomas 1880 births 1954 deaths Members of the Minnesota House of Representatives People from Clinton County, Iowa People from Ida County, Iowa People from Cottonwood County, Minnesota 20th-century American legislators 20th-century Minnesota politicians