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W. H. Officer

Senate 1879-82 (District 4)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Mower

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1823
Birth Place: Ohio
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Austin
Occupation (when first elected): Miller

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1869.

Total Days Served: 1456

SESSIONS SERVED

22nd Legislative Session (1881-1882)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/1881
Body: Senate
District: 04
Elected: 11/5/1878
Residence: Austin
Term of Office: 1/7/1879 to 1/1/1883
Oath Date: 1/7/1879
Counties Represented: Mower
Occupation: Miller
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Normal Schools
  • Public Buildings
  • Public Lands (Chair)
  • Railroads
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

21st Legislative Session (1879-1880)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1879
Body: Senate
District: 04
Elected: 11/5/1878
Residence: Austin
Term of Office: 1/7/1879 to 1/1/1883
Oath Date: 1/7/1879
Counties Represented: Mower
Occupation: Miller
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Banks (Chair)
  • Normal Schools
  • Public Lands
  • Railroads
  • Temperance and Prohibition Special
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.