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William Nettleton
House 1859-60 (District 26)
Party when first elected: Not Available
Counties Served:
Buchanan (defunct), Carlton, Itasca, Lake, St. Louis
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
4/22/1822
Birth Place:
, Ohio
Birth County:
Ashtabula
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
1/20/1905
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Duluth
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Single; Mary Scoville (married in 1860)
Children:
Three children (a son and two daughters): George, Louise, and Julia
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Minnesota in 1850.
He and his brothers acquired then sold the land that later became Duluth and West Superior.
He was a member of the Minnesota Democratic Party, according to a family member.
He is buried at Greenwood Memorial Terrace, Spokane, Washington.
Elected:
10/11/1859
Residence:
Duluth
Term of Office:
12/8/1859 to 1/7/1861
Oath Date:
12/8/1859
Counties Represented:
Buchanan (defunct), Carlton, Itasca, Lake, St. Louis
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
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Agriculture and Manufactures
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Mines and Minerals
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State Library
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain. His election was contested by Robert E. Jefferson. The House determined that William Nettleton was entitled to the seat.
Articles & Books About
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"Pioneer Minnesotan Dead: William Nettleton Accidentally Killed at Spokane, Wash." The Windom Reporter, January 26, 1905.
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Contested Election, Election Committee Report, Minnesota Journal of the House, January 9, 1860, p. 230-237.
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Contested Election, Minnesota Journal of the House, December 19, 1859, p. 76.