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Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 13th District
In office January 8, 1973 – January 20, 1975

Personal details
Born	Jacob John Laktonen Jr. January 18, 1917 Karluk, Alaska
Died	1996
Political party	Republican

Jacob J. Laktonen, Jr. was an important person from Alaska. He was an accountant and a politician. Jacob Laktonen served in the Alaska House of Representatives in the 1970s. This is like being a lawmaker for the state of Alaska.

He worked for a company called the Alaska Packers' Association for over 40 years. He was an accountant there, which means he managed money and records. Jacob Laktonen was a member of the Republican political party. He was also a Native American. His home was in Larsen Bay.

Jacob Laktonen's Life and Work

Jacob Laktonen was born on January 18, 1917. His birthplace was Karluk, Alaska. He was a veteran, meaning he served in the military. He also worked as a commercial fisherman. This means he caught fish to sell.

Community Leader

Jacob Laktonen cared a lot about his community. He helped start the Larsen Bay Village Council. He also served on this council. A village council helps make decisions for the local community.

Serving in Politics

In the 1970s, Jacob Laktonen became a politician. He was elected to the Alaska House of Representatives. He served one term, from 1973 to 1975. In this role, he helped make laws for the state of Alaska.

Jacob Laktonen passed away in 1996.

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