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John B. "J.B." Cowing
House 1878-80 (District 39)
Party when first elected: Not Available
Counties Served:
Douglas
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1842
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
England
Date of Death:
??/??/1912
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
J.B.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Alexandria
Occupation (when first elected):
Merchant
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 1865.
Elected:
11/5/1878
Residence:
Alexandria
Term of Office:
1/7/1879 to 1/3/1881
Oath Date:
1/7/1879
Counties Represented:
Douglas
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Education
-
Enrollment (Chair)
-
Railroads
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Elected:
11/6/1877
Residence:
Alexandria
Term of Office:
1/8/1878 to 1/6/1879
Oath Date:
1/8/1878
Counties Represented:
Douglas
Occupation:
Merchant
Party:
Not Available
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.