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Colton, A. B.

Sessions Served    Other Information

House 1868 (District 20)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Cottonwood, Faribault, Jackson, Martin, Murray, Pipestone, Rock

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1831 (uncertain)
Birth Place: Vermont
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Winnebago City
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1855.

Total Days Served: 364

SESSIONS SERVED

10th Legislative Session (1868)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1868
Body: House
District: 20
Elected: 11/5/1867
Residence: Winnebago City
Term of Office: 1/7/1868 to 1/4/1869
Oath Date: 1/7/1868
Counties Represented: Cottonwood, Faribault, Jackson, Martin, Murray, Pipestone, Rock
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Elections (Chair)
  • State Prison
  • Towns and Counties
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

OTHER INFORMATION

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