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Berkey, Peter

Sessions Served    Other Information

House 1872 (District 23)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Ramsey

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1822
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Birth County: Somerset
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1909
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Saint Paul
Occupation (when first elected): Merchant

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Council/Aldermen: St. Paul, Minnesota (City Council, Alderman); 1859 to 1862
County Board/Commissioner: Ramsey County, Minnesota (County Commissioner); 1863 to 1875
Municipal Council/Aldermen: St. Paul, Minnesota (City Council); 1864 to 1865
Municipal Council/Aldermen: St. Paul, Minnesota (City Council,; 1868 to 1871

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1853 or 1855.

Total Days Served: 371

SESSIONS SERVED

14th Legislative Session (1872)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1872
Body: House
District: 23
Elected: 11/7/1871
Residence: Saint Paul
Term of Office: 1/2/1872 to 1/6/1873
Oath Date: 1/2/1872
Counties Represented: Ramsey
Occupation: Merchant
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Appropriations
  • Railroads
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

OTHER INFORMATION

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