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William F. Bickel

House 1889-90 (District 27)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Ramsey

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 9/5/1862
Birth Place: Huntington, Indiana
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Saint Paul
Occupation (when first elected): Contractor

EDUCATION

St. Peter Private School; At Least Elementary School;
St. Paul Public Schools; At Least Elementary School;
St. Peter Public Schools; At Least Elementary School;
St. John's College, Collegeville, Minnesota; College Graduate;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

U.S. Executive Branch: United States Internal Revenue (Deputy Collector, 2 years); 18?? to 18??

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to St. Peter, Minnesota in 1868, with his father.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

26th Legislative Session (1889-1890)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1889
Body: House
District: 27
Elected: 11/6/1888
Residence: Saint Paul
Term of Office: 1/7/1889 to 1/4/1891
Oath Date: 1/8/1889
Counties Represented: Ramsey
Occupation: Contractor
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Banks
  • Education
  • Game and Game Laws Special (Chair)
  • Insane