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Bruce, Sr., Joshua Harrison "J.H."

Sessions Served    Other Information

House 1885-86 (District 40)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Stearns

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 3/22/1833
Birth Place: Ladoga, Indiana
Birth County: Montgomery
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 4/22/1891
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: J.H.
City of Residence (when first elected): Sauk Centre
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Sara Elizabeth LaFollette (married October 10, 1854)
Children: Nine children: Sarah Melvina, Mary, Angeline, Eliza, and Mabel (daughters); Charles R., William, Joshua Jr., and James M. (sons)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He settled in Minnesota in 1863.

Birth date, death date, death year, birth county, birth place, and family data provided by his great granddaughter.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

24th Legislative Session (1885-1886)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1885
Body: House
District: 40
Elected: 11/4/1884
Residence: Sauk Centre
Term of Office: 1/6/1885 to 1/3/1887
Oath Date: 1/6/1885
Counties Represented: Stearns
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Hospital for Insane
  • Joint Forestry
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

OTHER INFORMATION

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