Roy E. York

Roy E. York was an American politician and farmer who served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1943 to 1947, representing the 12th legislative district of Minnesota in the 53rd and 54th Minnesota Legislatures.

Early life and education

York was born in Tecumseh, Nebraska, on December 3, 1879. He attended Nebraska State Normal College.

Career

York served on the Lake Wilson, Minnesota, school board for nine years.
York served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1943 to 1947, representing the 12th legislative district of Minnesota in the 53rd and 54th Minnesota Legislatures.
During his time in office, York served on the following committees:

Aircraft and Airways
Commercial Transportation
Education
Markets and Marketing
Public Domain
Agriculture
Aviation
Transportation

York's tenure began on January 5, 1943, and concluded on January 6, 1947. His district included representation for Murray County.
Outside of the Minnesota Legislature, York was a farmer.

Personal life and death

York was married and had seven children. He settled in Lake Wilson, Minnesota, in 1914.
York died at the age of 75 in Murray County, Minnesota, on April 8, 1955.