Baldwin, Rufus J. "R.J."
Senate 1861-64 (District 5)
Party when first elected: Not Available
Counties Served:
Hennepin
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1826
Birth Place:
Guilford, New York
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
??/??/1897
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
R.J.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Minneapolis
Occupation (when first elected):
Banker
EDUCATION
Union College, Schenectady, New York; College Graduate; 1846
Studied Law; Admitted to Practice, New York
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
State Legislator (Not Minnesota):
New York State Legislature;
1852 to 1852
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1857.
The St. Paul newspaper traditionally listed members who won the election with party affiliation (Democrat or Republican). In 1862 they only identified the Democrats, the assumption is that the rest were Republicans. Since he wasn't identified as a Democrat, the assumption is that he was a Republican. (St. Paul Pioneer and Democrat, January 7, 1862)
He died in Arizona.
Body:
Senate
District:
05
Elected:
10/8/1861
Residence:
Minneapolis
Term of Office:
1/7/1862 to 1/4/1864
Oath Date:
1/7/1862
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation:
Banker
Party:
Republican
Party Notes: The St. Paul newspaper traditionally listed members who won the election with party affiliation (Democrat or Republican). In 1862 they only identified the Democrats, the assumption is that the rest were Republicans. Since he wasn't identified as a Democrat, the assumption is that he was a Republican. (St. Paul Pioneer and Democrat, January 7, 1862)
Committees:
-
Banks (Chair)
-
Railroads and Railroad Grants
-
State Prison (Chair)
-
University and University Lands
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Body:
Senate
District:
05
Elected:
10/8/1861
Residence:
Minneapolis
Term of Office:
1/7/1862 to 1/4/1864
Oath Date:
1/7/1862
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation:
Banker
Party:
Republican
Party Notes: The St. Paul newspaper traditionally listed members who won the election with party affiliation (Democrat or Republican). In 1862 they only identified the Democrats, the assumption is that the rest were Republicans. Since he wasn't identified as a Democrat, the assumption is that he was a Republican. (St. Paul Pioneer and Democrat, January 7, 1862)
Committees:
-
Banks (Chair)
-
State Prison (Chair)
-
University and University Lands
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Body:
Senate
District:
05
Elected:
11/6/1860
Residence:
Minneapolis
Term of Office:
1/8/1861 to 1/6/1862
Oath Date:
1/8/1861
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation:
Banker
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Banks
-
State Library (Chair)
-
State Prison (Chair)
-
University and University Lands
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
No other information has been entered for this legislator.