Thomas Bondhus (February 3, 1880 – January 5, 1954) was a state representative for Minnesota's 10th district serving Cottonwood County.[1]
Thomas Bondhus
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| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 10th district | |
| In office 1937–1952 | |
| Preceded by | C. A. Halverson |
| Succeeded by | Sam M. Franz |
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| Born | February 3, 1880 Clinton County, Iowa |
| Died | January 5, 1954(1954-01-05) (aged 73) Cottonwood County, Minnesota |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Political party | Nonpartisan |
| Spouse | Carrie T. Thompson |
| Residence | Storden, Minnesota |
| Profession | Farmer, legislator, postmaster |
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Bondhus was born on February 3, 1880, in Clinton County, Iowa[1] He moved to Ida County with his parents when he was 3 years old and moved to Minnesota's Cottonwood County in 1895.[1] He married Carrie T. Thompson in 1908 and had 7 children—4 boys and 3 girls.[1] He resided in Storden, Minnesota, throughout his career as a legislator.[1] 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.[1] He died on January 5, 1954.[1]
Bondhus attended a public school prior to attending college.[1] He attended college at the Minneapolis Business College and also had schooling at Minneapolis Normal School.[1]
Bondhus served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1937 to 1952.[1] He was preceded by C. A. Halverson[2] and succeeded by Sam Franz.[3] He was elected in nonpartisan elections, but he caucused in the conservative caucus.[1]
In addition to his service in the legislature, Bondhus served as both Township Treasurer and Township Assessor for Amo Township.[1] He also served as assistant postmaster in Westbrook, Minnesota.[1]