Oscar Tourson Candidate

Born: May 28, 1834
Østlandet
Telemark County
Norway
Resided: Greenvale Township, Minnesota
Dakota County
Death: March 10, 1914
Gender: Man
Occupation: Farmer
Political Party: People's
Notes: Tourson came to the United States with his parents in 1845 locating in Erie County, New York. He came to Minnesota in 1855 locating at St. Paul. He moved to Greenvale Township in 1857.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1914-MN-003301). Minnesota State Census, 1895. The Minneapolis Journal, October 10, 1894 (p. 10). Northfield News, March 20, 1914 (p. 2).
Photo of Oscar Tourson
Photo of Oscar Tourson
The Minneapolis Journal, March 18, 1914 (p. 8).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 1 0
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/06/1894 State House, District 24 General People's 585 7.70% Lost