Butler, A. H.
Republican Constitutional Convention 1857 (District 8); House 1859-60 (District 9); House 1861-62 (District 14)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Fillmore
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1816
Birth Place:
Pennsylvania
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
??/??/1874
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Newburg
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Territorial Republican Constitutional Convention:
8th Council District, Minnesota Territory;
07/13/1857 to 08/29/1857
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
His party affiliation was taken from the fact that he served on the Republican Constitutional Convention.
The St. Paul newspaper traditionally listed members who won the election with party affiliation (Democrat or Republican). In 1862 they only identified the Democrats, the assumption is that the rest were Republicans. Since he wasn't identified as a Democrat, the assumption is that he was a Republican. (St. Paul Pioneer and Democrat, January 7, 1862)
He came to Minnesota in 1856.
Elected:
10/8/1861
Residence:
Newburg
Term of Office:
1/7/1862 to 1/5/1863
Oath Date:
1/7/1862
Counties Represented:
Fillmore
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Republican
Party Notes: The St. Paul newspaper traditionally listed members who won the election with party affiliation (Democrat or Republican). In 1862 they only identified the Democrats, the assumption is that the rest were Republicans. Since he wasn't identified as a Democrat, the assumption is that he was a Republican. (St. Paul Pioneer and Democrat, January 7, 1862)
Committees:
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Enrollment (Chair)
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Railroads
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State Prison
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Elected:
11/6/1860
Residence:
Newburg
Term of Office:
1/8/1861 to 1/6/1862
Oath Date:
1/8/1861
Counties Represented:
Fillmore
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Enrollment (Chair)
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Public Lands
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Railroads
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Elected:
10/11/1859
Residence:
Newburg
Term of Office:
12/7/1859 to 1/7/1861
Oath Date:
12/7/1859
Counties Represented:
Fillmore
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Republican
Party Notes: His party affiliation was taken from the fact that he served on the Republican Constitutional Convention.
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
No other information has been entered for this legislator.