J.J. Winter

John James Winter (October 27, 1866 – July 1, 1946) was an American politician and farmer who served as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 46th district between January 2, 1917 and January 6, 1919. Previously, he was the Town Clerk of Spring Hill, Minnesota, a Minnesota Boiler Inspector, and a member of the Minnesota School Board from the 133rd district.

Early life
John James Winter was born on October 27, 1866 in Jacobs Prairie, Minnesota, to John Frank Winter and Maria Anastasia Kohler. He was the fifth out of 11 children born to John and Maria.

Political career
Winter was active in politics. In 1901, he was elected Town Clerk of Spring Hill, Minnesota.

In 1916, he ran for the Minnesota House of Representatives' 46th district and won, defeating opponent Robert R. Kells. He ran again in 1918, although he lost re-election against Thomas J. Flahaven.