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Chamberlain, George C. "G.C."

Sessions Served    Other Information

House 1862-63 (District 7)

Party when first elected:  Democratic

Counties Served:  Dakota

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1824 (uncertain)
Birth Place: Vermont
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: G.C.
City of Residence (when first elected): Lewiston, Dakota County
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Married
Children: Had at least One child
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
Steven Douglas Strachan  - Great Great Grandson

GENERAL NOTES

He was of Scottish ancestry.

He came to Minnesota in 1855.

He was listed as being 39 years old in the Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1863. So he must have been born around 1824. Toensing lists 1837 but he also lists that year for the other George C. Chamberlain.

He was identified as a Democrat. (St. Paul Pioneer and Democrat, January 7, 1862)

A researcher says he was a physician.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

5th Legislative Session (1863)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1863
Body: House
District: 07
Elected: 11/4/1862
Residence: Lewiston, Dakota County
Term of Office: 1/6/1863 to 1/4/1864
Oath Date: 1/6/1863
Counties Represented: Dakota
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Printing
  • Towns and Counties
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

4th Legislative Session (1862)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1862
Body: House
District: 07
Elected: 10/8/1861
Residence: Lewiston, Dakota County
Term of Office: 1/7/1862 to 1/5/1863
Oath Date: 1/7/1862
Counties Represented: Dakota
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Democratic Party Notes: He was identified as a Democrat. (St. Paul Pioneer and Democrat, January 7, 1862)
Committees:
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

OTHER INFORMATION

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