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George W. "G.W." Whallon
Senate 1871 (District 20)
Party when first elected: Not Available
Counties Served:
Cottonwood, Faribault, Jackson, Martin, Murray, Pipestone, Rock
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/???? (uncertain)
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
G.W.
City of Residence (when first elected):
(Unknown)
Occupation (when first elected):
None Listed
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Body:
Senate
District:
20
Elected:
11/8/1870
Residence:
(Unknown)
Term of Office:
1/4/1870 to 1/31/1871
(unfinished term)
Oath Date:
1/4/1870
Counties Represented:
Cottonwood, Faribault, Jackson, Martin, Murray, Pipestone, Rock
Occupation:
None Listed
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
Reason for unfinished term:
Other - See Notes
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain. George W. Whallon was sworn in and served. His election was contested by Clark W. Thompson. The Minnesota Senate determined that Clark W. Thompson was entitled to the seat.
Articles & Books About
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Thompson v. Whallon, Contested Election. Minnesota Journal of the Senate, January 6, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 31, 1871, p. 14, 31, 34-35, 40, 43, 54-55.