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Thomas "Thos." McDonough
House 1859-60 (District 16)
Party when first elected: Not Available
Counties Served:
Blue Earth, Le Sueur
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
8/3/1822
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Canada
Date of Death:
??/??/1905
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Thos.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Ottawa
Occupation (when first elected):
Carpenter
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
State Legislative Staff:
Minnesota House of Representatives (Chief Sergeant at Arms);
1856 to 1856
State Legislative Staff:
Minnesota House of Representatives (Sergeant at Arms);
1861 to 1861
Military:
Minnesota 2nd Regiment, Company K (Civil War; 2nd Lieutenant);
07/12/1861 to 01/01/1864
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Louisa Smith
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Minnesota in 1851.
His birth and death dates are according to a family member. He is buried at Wilson Cemetery, Meeteetse, Wyoming.
Elected:
10/11/1859
Residence:
Ottawa
Term of Office:
12/7/1859 to 1/7/1861
Oath Date:
12/7/1859
Counties Represented:
Blue Earth, Le Sueur
Occupation:
Carpenter
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Military Affairs (Chair)
-
Printing
-
State Affairs
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.