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Walter McArthur
House 1874 (District 1)
Party when first elected: Not Available
Counties Served:
Houston
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1820
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Scotland
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
La Crescent
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.
Elected:
11/4/1873
Residence:
La Crescent
Term of Office:
1/16/1874 to 1/4/1875
Oath Date:
1/16/1874
Counties Represented:
Houston
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Not Available
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain. Walter McArthur contested the election of Aaron Beard. Aaron Beard served until January 16, 1874 when the Minnesota House of Representatives determined that Walter McArthur was entitled to the seat.
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