Lars K. Aaker (September 19, 1825 – August 14, 1895)[1] was an American farmer and politician who served in both chambers of the Minnesota Legislature.

Lars K. Aaker
Assumed office
1881

Early life

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Born in Lårdal, Telemark, Norway,[1] Aaker emigrated to the United States in 1845 and lived in Dane County, Wisconsin Territory. In 1847, Aaker moved to Goodhue County, Minnesota Territory and then to Alexandria, Minnesota in 1870.

Career

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Aaker was a farmer and in the mercantile business. During the American Civil War, Aaker served in the 3rd Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment. In 1859–1860, 1862, 1867, and 1869, Aaker served in the Minnesota House of Representatives and as a Republican. In 1881 and 1882, Aaker served in Minnesota Senate.

He worked in the United States General Land Office in Alexandria, Minnesota from 1870 to 1876 and then in Crookston, Minnesota from 1883 to 1893. [1]

Death

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Aaker died from a stroke at his home in Alexandria, Minnesota. [1][2][3][4]

Notes

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  1. ^ a b c d "Hon. L. K. Aaker". Warren Sheaf. Warren, MN. August 22, 1895. p. 4. Retrieved January 16, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.  
  2. ^ "Forskjellige Nyheder". Rodhuggeren. Fergus Falls, MN. August 20, 1895. p. 1. Retrieved January 16, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.  
  3. ^ Minnesota Legislators Past and Present-Lars K. Aaker
  4. ^ Lars K. Aaker, A Distinguished Citizen of Alexandria, Dies August Fourteenth. Alexandria Post News (Minnesota), August 16, 1895, p. 1.
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