Harvey B. Knudson
Harvey B. Knudson (June 26, 1903 – June 29, 1978) was an American attorney, jurist, and politician who served as a Justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court from 1965 to 1975.
Harvey Knudson | |
|---|---|
| Justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court | |
| In office 1965–1975 | |
| Member of the North Dakota Senate | |
| In office 1951–1959 | |
| Member of the North Dakota House of Representatives | |
| In office 1937–1939 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 26, 1903 Finley, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Died | June 29, 1978 (aged 75) |
| Education | University of North Dakota (LLB) |
Early life and education
Harvey Knudson was born in Finley, North Dakota. He was the son of Enok Knudson and Josephine Emilia (Hansen) Knudson, both of whom were of Norwegian heritage. He attended elementary and high school in Finley. He received his law degree from the University of North Dakota School of Law in 1931
Career
After graduating from law school, Knudson established a legal practice in Finley, where he remained until 1937. In 1937, he moved to Mayville, North Dakota, where he practiced until being elected to the North Dakota Supreme Court. Knudson served in the North Dakota House of Representatives from 1937 to 1939 and in the North Dakota Senate from 1951 to 1959.[1][2]
References
- "Enock Knudson, Finley Ward 2". 1910 United States Census. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
- "Knudson - Steele County, ND". 1940 United States Census. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved January 5, 2016.