John Flittie

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1856 – 1913

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Who was John Flittie?

John Flittie was a U.S. politician who served as North Dakota's first Secretary of State from 1889 to 1892. He was born in Lesja, Norway, but his family emigrated to North America in 1867, settling in Watonwan County, Minnesota. He was graduated from Mankato Normal School in 1878 and moved to Dakota Territory soon after. He was a member of the Dakota Territorial Council in 1885-1886, and won election as a Republican to the newly created office of Secretary of State in 1889. After serving an abbreviated 1-year term, he was re-elected to a full 2-year term in 1890. He did not seek re-election in 1892. He died in Williston, North Dakota.

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Born
Mar 22, 1856
Also known as
  • John H Flittie
Profession
Education
  • Minnesota State University, Mankato
Lived in
  • North Dakota
Died
Jan 21, 1913

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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