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Ebeneezer Ayres
House 1867 (District 2); House 1872 (District 22)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Chisago, Kanabec, Pine, Washington
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1817
Birth Place:
New York
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
6/??/1883
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
| Alternate Spelling of Last Name: Ayers |
City of Residence (when first elected):
Cottage Grove
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
Toensing lists his last name as Ayers. The Minnesota Legislative Manuals, 1867 and 1872 list Ayres.
He came to Minnesota in 1854.
He was a member of the Free Masons of Cottage Grove, Minnesota.
Elected:
11/7/1871
Residence:
Cottage Grove
Term of Office:
1/2/1872 to 1/6/1873
Oath Date:
1/2/1872
Counties Represented:
Washington
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Commerce (Chair)
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Federal Relations
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Military Affairs
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Elected:
11/6/1866
Residence:
Cottage Grove
Term of Office:
1/8/1867 to 1/6/1868
Oath Date:
1/8/1867
Counties Represented:
Chisago, Kanabec, Pine, Washington
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Republican
Committees:
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Incorporations
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Joint Printing (Chair)
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Joint University and University Lands Special
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Public Buildings
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.