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Crooker, Josiah B. "J.B."

Sessions Served    Other Information

House 1865-66 (District 16); Senate 1869-70 (District 16)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Freeborn, Steele, Waseca

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1828
Birth Place: New York
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1912
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: J.B.
City of Residence (when first elected): Owatonna
Occupation (when first elected): Merchant, General Merchandise Business/Lumber Trade/Real Estate/Former Miner, California

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota from California in 1856 or 1857 and settled in Owatonna.

Total Days Served: 1463

SESSIONS SERVED

12th Legislative Session (1870)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/1870
Body: Senate
District: 16
Elected: 11/3/1868
Residence: Owatonna
Term of Office: 1/5/1869 to 1/2/1871
Oath Date: 1/5/1869
Counties Represented: Freeborn, Steele, Waseca
Occupation: Lumberman
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Education
  • Finance (Chair)
  • Joint Taxes and Tax Laws (Chair)
  • State Charitable Institutions
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

11th Legislative Session (1869)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/1869
Body: Senate
District: 16
Elected: 11/3/1868
Residence: Owatonna
Term of Office: 1/5/1869 to 1/2/1871
Oath Date: 1/5/1869
Counties Represented: Freeborn, Steele, Waseca
Occupation: Lumber Dealer
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Elections (Chair)
  • Engrossing
  • Federal Relations
  • Joint Taxes and Tax Laws (Chair)
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

8th Legislative Session (1866)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1866
Body: House
District: 16
Elected: 11/7/1865
Residence: Owatonna
Term of Office: 1/2/1866 to 1/7/1867
Oath Date: 1/2/1866
Counties Represented: Freeborn, Steele, Waseca
Occupation: Merchant
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Rules and Joint Rules
  • Ways and Means (Chair)
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

7th Legislative Session (1865)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1865
Body: House
District: 16
Elected: 11/8/1864
Residence: Owatonna
Term of Office: 1/3/1865 to 1/1/1866
Oath Date: 1/3/1865
Counties Represented: Freeborn, Steele, Waseca
Occupation: Merchant, General Merchandise Business/Lumber Trade/Real Estate/Former Miner, California
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Education
  • Engrossment
  • Federal Relations
  • Printing (Chair)
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

OTHER INFORMATION

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