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Erasmus C. "E.C." Severance
Senate 1885-86 (District 13)
Party when first elected: Not Available
Counties Served:
Dodge
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
10/12/1829
Birth Place:
, Pennsylvania
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
6/15/1904
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
E.C.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Mantorville
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Amanda Arnold (married September 28, 1859)
Children:
Two children: Cordenio and Caroline
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Minnesota in 1855.
He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Mantorville, Minnesota.
Body:
Senate
District:
13
Elected:
11/6/1883
Residence:
Mantorville
Term of Office:
1/6/1885 to 1/3/1887
(Special Election)
Oath Date:
1/6/1885
Counties Represented:
Dodge
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Banks
-
Federal Relations
-
Immigration (Chair)
-
State Reform School
-
Tree Culture and Fuel
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain. He was elected in a special election due to the death of James McLaughlin. He was sworn in on January 6, 1885.
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