10 Facts About Haldor Boen

Haldor Erickson Boen was an American congressman from Minnesota.

Haldor Boen immigrated to the United States in 1868 and settled in Mower County, Minnesota.

Haldor Boen attended the St Cloud Normal School in 1869 and 1870.

Haldor Boen relocated to Fergus Falls in Otter Tail County in 1871.

Haldor Boen taught in public schools of that county from 1874 to 1879.

Haldor Boen acted as justice of the peace from 1875 to 1900.

In November 1892, Haldor Boen was elected as a Populist to the 53rd congress, representing the newly created 7th congressional district from March 4,1893, to March 3,1895.

Haldor Boen was unsuccessful in his re-election bid in 1894.

Haldor Boen then became editor of the Fergus Falls Globe and resumed agricultural pursuits in Otter Tail County.

Haldor Boen died in Aurdal Township in Otter Tail County and was interred in Aurdal Cemetery near Fergus Falls, Minnesota.