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Jesse Bishop

Senate 1859-60 (District 4)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Hennepin

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1828
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Minneapolis
Occupation (when first elected): Attorney

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1856 or 1857.

Total Days Served: 398

SESSIONS SERVED

2nd Legislative Session (1859-1860)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 12/7/1859
Body: Senate
District: 04
Elected: 10/11/1859
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 12/7/1859 to 1/7/1861
Oath Date: 12/7/1859
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Attorney
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Judiciary (Chair)
  • Railroads and Railroad Bonds Special
  • State Prison
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.