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Craven, Joseph W. "Jos. W., J.W."

Sessions Served    Other Information

Senate 1891-94 (District 37)

Party when first elected:  Democratic

Counties Served:  Carver

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1856
Birth Place: Maine
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: Jos. W., J.W.
City of Residence (when first elected): Norwood
Occupation (when first elected): Editor

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

County Government: Carver County, Minnesota (Held Several Elective and Appointive County Offices); 18?? to 18??

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1857.

Total Days Served: 1463

SESSIONS SERVED

28th Legislative Session (1893-1894) (second half of Senate term)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1893
Body: Senate
District: 37
Elected: 11/4/1890
Residence: Norwood
Term of Office: 1/5/1891 to 1/6/1895
Oath Date: 1/6/1891
Counties Represented: Carver
Occupation: Editor and Publisher, The Norwood Times/Formerly Taught School, Carver County, 12 years/Former Farmer, 20 years
Party: Democratic
Committees:
  • Geological and Natural History Survey
  • Indian Affairs
  • Library
  • Printing
  • State Prison

27th Legislative Session (1891-1892)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1891
Body: Senate
District: 37
Elected: 11/4/1890
Residence: Norwood
Term of Office: 1/5/1891 to 1/6/1895
Oath Date: 1/6/1891
Counties Represented: Carver
Occupation: Editor
Party: Democratic
Committees:
  • Drainage
  • Education
  • Judiciary
  • Printing (Chair)
  • State Prison
  • Tree Culture and Fuel

OTHER INFORMATION

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