Frank Andrew Clague (July 13, 1865 – March 25, 1952) was a U.S. Representative from

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. He was born in Warrensville,

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; attended the common schools; moved to

in 1881; attended the State normal school at

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1882 – 1885; taught school at

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, 1886 – 1890; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1891 and commenced practice in Lamberton,

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, the same year; prosecuting attorney of Redwood County, Minnesota, 1895 – 1903; member of the

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from January 1, 1903, to January 1, 1907, serving as speaker in the 1905 session; served in the

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from January 1, 1907, to December 31, 1915; judge of the ninth judicial district of Minnesota from January 1, 1919, to March 1, 1920, when he resigned; elected as a

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to the 67th, 68th, 69th, 70th, 71st, and 72nd congresses, (March 4, 1921 – March 3, 1933); was not a candidate for renomination in 1932; resumed the practice of law and also engaged in agricultural pursuits until his retirement; died in

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, March 25, 1952; interment in Redwood Falls Cemetery.

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Minnesota Legislators Past and Present
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