Carl Gottfred Lindquist (December 9, 1896 – March 9, 1993) was a dairy farmer and legislator in Michigan. He served seven terms in the Michigan House of Representatives.

Early life and education

Lindquist was born on December 9, 1896, in Norway, Michigan. His parents were Aldo Lindquist (1857–1922) and Hanna Lindquist (1869–1952). He was of Swedish ancestry.[1][2]

Lindquist was educated in public schools in Iron River, Michigan, and Bates Township, Michigan.[1]

Career

Lindquist served as a clerk for two years, supervisor of Bates Township for six years, and was also a member of the school board.[1]

Lindquist served seven terms in the Michigan House of Representatives, from 1941 to 1954 and was a Republican. He lived in Iron River from 1941 to 1952 and in Detroit in 1953 and 1954.[1]

He succeeded Paul T. Schneider as a canvasser.[3] Lindquist was a candidate for the Michigan Senate in 1956.[4]

Personal life and death

In August 1929, Lindquist married Sylvia A. Peterson (1901–1997). He had no children.[1] Lindquist was a Lutheran[1][4] and member of the Masonic lodge.[1]

Lindquist died on March 9, 1993, in Crystal Falls, Michigan. He is buried at Bates Township Cemetery.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Legislator Details - Legislators".
  2. ↑ "Swedish American Genealogist". Swedish American Genealogist. May 2, 2001 – via Google Books.
  3. ↑ Senate, Michigan Legislature (May 2, 1963). "Journal". J.S. Bagg – via Google Books.
  4. 1 2 "The Political Graveyard: Iron County, Mich". politicalgraveyard.com.
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