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Atkinson, James B. "J.B."

House 1857-60 (District 20)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Benton, Meeker, Stearns

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1822
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Date of Death: ??/??/1894
Gender: Male
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Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: J.B.
City of Residence (when first elected): Forest City
Occupation (when first elected): None Listed

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GENERAL NOTES

Total Days Served: 735

SESSIONS SERVED

1st Legislative Session (1857-1858)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 12/2/1857
Body: House
District: 20
Elected: 10/13/1857
Residence: Forest City
Term of Office: 12/2/1857 to 12/6/1859
Oath Date: 12/2/1857
Counties Represented: Benton, Meeker, Stearns
Occupation: None Listed
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Rules and Joint Rules
Session Notes: He was sworn in on December 3, 1857. An 1858-59 session was not held due to the protracted session of 1857-58. (Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1872, p. 66) Thus, even though the first session was adjourned on August 12, 1858; the term end date for it is listed as the day before the second legislative session's start date.
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