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Brooks, Sheldon

House 1859-60 (District 11)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Winona

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 5/20/1811
Birth Place: Redfield, New York
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 5/19/1883
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Beaver
Occupation (when first elected): Physician

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

County Board/Commissioner: Winona County, Minnesota (Commissioner); [Dates Unknown]

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Jeanette Ranney (married on March 5, 1844)
Children: Four children: George, Lester, Dwight, and Anson
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1856.

Total Days Served: 398

SESSIONS SERVED

2nd Legislative Session (1859-1860)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 11
Elected: 10/11/1859
Residence: Beaver
Term of Office: 12/7/1859 to 1/7/1861
Counties Represented: Winona
Occupation: Physician
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Printing
Articles & Books About
"Minnesota News." Stillwater Messenger, May 26, 1883.


These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.