Judson LaMoure
Judson LaMoure (March 27, 1839 – March 16, 1918) was one of the first men to serve in the North Dakota state legislature; he served in the State Senate as a Republican. The state towns of Jud, Judson, and LaMoure along with LaMoure County were named after him.
Judson LaMoure | |
|---|---|
| President pro tempore of the North Dakota Senate | |
| In office January 8, 1901 – January 6, 1903 | |
| Preceded by | Alex C. McGillivray |
| Succeeded by | James B. Sharpe |
| Member of the North Dakota Senate from the 1st district | |
| In office November 19, 1889 – January 7, 1913 | |
| Preceded by | None (office established) |
| Succeeded by | Christian Ganssle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 27, 1839 Frelighsburg, Quebec, Canada |
| Died | March 16, 1918 (aged 78) Stuart, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Minnie Ella Nelson (m. 1874) |
Contrary to popular belief, the American author Louis L'Amour was of no relation to LaMoure despite both men being from North Dakota.
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