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John Van Dyke

House 1872 (District 15)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Wabasha

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1805
Birth Place: Lamington, New Jersey
Birth County: Somerset
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 12/24/1878
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Wabasha
Occupation (when first elected): Lawyer

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

U.S. Representative: New Jersey; 03/04/1847 to 03/03/1851 [Elected]

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1868.

He died in Wabasha and was buried in Riverview Cemetery.

Total Days Served: 371

SESSIONS SERVED

14th Legislative Session (1872)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1872
Body: House
District: 15
Elected: 11/7/1871
Residence: Wabasha
Term of Office: 1/2/1872 to 1/6/1873
Oath Date: 1/2/1872
Counties Represented: Wabasha
Occupation: Lawyer
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Federal Relations (Chair)
  • Joint Judical Districts (Chair)
  • Judiciary
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.