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David L. "D.L." Buell
House 1863 (District 13); Senate 1866 (District 13); Senate 1868 (District 13); Senate 1870-71 (District 13); Senate 1872 (District 1); Senate 1879-80 (District 1)
Party when first elected: Not Available
Counties Served:
Houston
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1831
Birth Place:
, Connecticut
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
??/??/1906
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
D.L.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Caledonia
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Minnesota in 1856.
He was an unsuccessful candidate for Minnesota governor in 1875.
Body:
Senate
District:
01
Elected:
11/5/1878
Residence:
Caledonia
Term of Office:
1/7/1879 to 1/3/1881
Oath Date:
1/7/1879
Counties Represented:
Houston
Occupation:
Lawyer
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
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Finance
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Insane Asylum
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Judiciary
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Normal Schools
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Railroads
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Body:
Senate
District:
01
Elected:
11/7/1871
Residence:
Caledonia
Term of Office:
1/2/1872 to 1/6/1873
Oath Date:
1/2/1872
Counties Represented:
Houston
Occupation:
Lawyer
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
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Finance
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Judiciary
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Public Lands
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State Charitable Institutions
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State Library
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State Prison
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Body:
Senate
District:
13
Elected:
11/2/1869
Residence:
Caledonia
Term of Office:
1/4/1870 to 1/1/1872
Oath Date:
1/4/1870
Counties Represented:
Houston
Occupation:
Lawyer
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Finance
-
Joint Agricultural College Lands and College
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State Charitable Institutions
-
State Library
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State Prison
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Body:
Senate
District:
13
Elected:
11/2/1869
Residence:
Caledonia
Term of Office:
1/4/1870 to 1/1/1872
Oath Date:
1/4/1870
Counties Represented:
Houston
Occupation:
Lawyer
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Agriculture and Manufactures
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Finance
-
Joint Agricultural College Lands and College
-
State Charitable Institutions
-
State Library
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Body:
Senate
District:
13
Elected:
11/5/1867
Residence:
Caledonia
Term of Office:
1/7/1868 to 2/7/1868
(unfinished term)
Oath Date:
1/7/1868
Counties Represented:
Houston
Occupation:
Lawyer
Party:
Democratic
Committees:
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Enrollment
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Indian Affairs
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Internal Improvements
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Public Buildings
Reason for unfinished term:
Other - See Notes
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain. David L. Buell won the 1867 election but George F. Potter contested his win. George F. Potter was determined to be entitled to the seat.
Body:
Senate
District:
13
Elected:
11/7/1865
Residence:
Caledonia
Term of Office:
1/2/1866 to 1/7/1867
Oath Date:
1/2/1866
Counties Represented:
Houston
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Agriculture and Manufactures
-
Change of Names
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State Charitable Institutions
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State Library
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Elected:
11/4/1862
Residence:
Caledonia
Term of Office:
1/6/1863 to 1/4/1864
Oath Date:
1/6/1863
Counties Represented:
Houston
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
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Banks
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Education
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Enrollment
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Joint on the Protection of the School Fund Special
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Articles & Books About
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Potter v. Buell, Contested Election. Minnesota Journal of the Senate, January 14,15, ?, and 23, February 7, 1868, p. 16-17, 20-21, 38, 44-46, 98-100.