J. B. Rossiter
J. B. Rossiter | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 13th district | |
| In office January 3, 1939 – January 7, 1941 | |
| Preceded by | L. C. Nuernberger |
| Succeeded by | Louis Jeppesen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 15, 1890 |
| Died | December 29, 1950 (aged 60) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Effie Starbuck (m. 1927) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Mozer-Lampman Business College |
| Occupation | Court reporter, banker |
James Bert Rossiter (June 15, 1890 – December 29, 1950) was a Democratic politician from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 13th district from 1939 to 1941.
Early life
Rossiter was born in Bancroft, Nebraska, in 1890.[1] After graduating from grade school, he worked as a clerk at the Bureau of Indian Affairs office in Macy. Rossiter later attended Mozer-Lampman Business College in Omaha and worked as a court reporter under Judge Guy T. Graves in Hartington.[1][2] He settled in Walthill, where he served as the president of the First National Bank and was chairman of the Thurston County Democratic Party7.[1][3]
Nebraska Legislature
In 1938, Rossiter ran for the state legislature, challenging State Senator L. C. Nuernberger for re-election in the 13th district.[4] In the nonpartisan primary, Rossiter placed first, receiving 50 percent of the vote to Nuerbnerger's 40 percent and former State Representative Frank Klopping's 10 percent.[5] In the general election, Rossiter defeated Nuernberger, winning 55–45 percent.[5]
Rossiter declined to seek re-election in 1940.[6]
Death
References
- 1 2 3 Nebraska Blue Book 1940 (PDF). Nebraska Legislative Council. 1941. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
- 1 2 "Bert Rossiter Dies at Walthill; Was Well Known Here". Cedar County News. Hartington, Nebraska. January 4, 1951. p. 1. Retrieved August 22, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "Ex-State Senator Rossiter Is Dead". Lincoln Star. December 31, 1950. p. 4. Retrieved August 22, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Many Filings Made Here for County offices This Week". Pender Times. July 1, 1938. p. 1. Retrieved August 22, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 Swanson, Harry R. (1938). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, August 9, 1938, General Election, November 8, 1938 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
- ↑ "Twelve State Senators Fail to Seek Re-election". Kearney Hub. March 1, 1940. p. 1. Retrieved August 22, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.