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Thomas Downs
House 1895-96 (District 32)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Hennepin
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1842
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
England
Date of Death:
??/??/1910
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Minneapolis
Occupation (when first elected):
Contractor/Builder
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
County Government:
Nicollet County, Minnesota (County Sheriff, 6 years);
18?? to 18??
Military:
Army, 2nd Minnesota Veteran Volunteers, Company E (4 years);
18?? to 18??
Municipal Council/Aldermen:
Minneapolis, Minnesota (City Council, 6 years);
18?? to 18??
State Legislative Staff:
Minnesota Senate (Sergeant at Arms);
1901 to 1906
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Minnesota in 1853.
Elected:
11/6/1894
Residence:
Minneapolis
Term of Office:
1/7/1895 to 1/3/1897
Oath Date:
1/8/1895
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation:
Contractor/Builder
Party:
Republican
Committees:
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Claims
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Hospitals for the Insane
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Municipal Legislation
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Soldiers Home (Chair)