Bondhus was born on February 3, 1880, in Clinton County, Iowa[1] He moved to Ida County with his parents when he was 3 years old and moved to Minnesota's Cottonwood County in 1895.[1] He married Carrie T. Thompson in 1908 and had 7 children—4 boys and 3 girls.[1] He resided in Storden, Minnesota, throughout his career as a legislator.[1] In addition to government work, Bondhus worked as a farmer and served as secretary of Westbrook Mutual Insurance Co., Storden Co-Operative Company, and Local Township Mutual Insurance Company.[1] He died on January 5, 1954.[1]
Education
Bondhus attended a public school prior to attending college.[1] He attended college at the Minneapolis Business College and also had schooling at Minneapolis Normal School.[1]
In addition to his service in the legislature, Bondhus served as both Township Treasurer and Township Assessor for Amo Township.[1] He also served as assistant postmaster in Westbrook, Minnesota.[1]
References
^ abcdefghijklm"Bondhus, Thomas". Legislators Past and Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved June 19, 2012.
^"Halverson, C. A."Legislators Past and Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved June 21, 2012.
^"Franz, Sam M."Legislators Past and Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved June 21, 2012.