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Welch, Thomas "Thos."

Sessions Served    Other Information

Senate 1883-90 (District 18)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Sibley

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1830
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country: Ireland
Date of Death: ??/??/1893
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: Thos.
City of Residence (when first elected): Henderson
Occupation (when first elected): Banker

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to the United States in 1849. He came to Minnesota in 1853 or 1854.

Total Days Served: 2926

SESSIONS SERVED

26th Legislative Session (1889-1890) (second half of Senate term)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1889
Body: Senate
District: 18
Elected: 11/2/1886
Residence: Henderson
Term of Office: 1/3/1887 to 1/4/1891
Oath Date: 1/4/1887
Counties Represented: Sibley
Occupation: Banking
Party: Democratic
Committees:
  • Banks
  • Insurance
  • Retrenchment and Reform (Chair)
  • State Prison

25th Legislative Session (1887-1888)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/1887
Body: Senate
District: 18
Elected: 11/2/1886
Residence: Henderson
Term of Office: 1/3/1887 to 1/4/1891
Oath Date: 1/4/1887
Counties Represented: Sibley
Occupation: Banker
Party: Democratic
Committees:
  • Banks
  • Claims
  • Insurance
  • Retrenchment and Reform (Chair)
  • State Prison
  • State Public Schools Special

24th Legislative Session (1885-1886) (second half of Senate term)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1885
Body: Senate
District: 18
Elected: 11/7/1882
Residence: Henderson
Term of Office: 1/2/1883 to 1/3/1887
Oath Date: 1/2/1883
Counties Represented: Sibley
Occupation: Banker
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Claims
  • Insurance
  • State Prison
  • State Reform School
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

23rd Legislative Session (1883-1884)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1883
Body: Senate
District: 18
Elected: 11/7/1882
Residence: Henderson
Term of Office: 1/2/1883 to 1/3/1887
Oath Date: 1/2/1883
Counties Represented: Sibley
Occupation: Banker
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Claims
  • Insurance
  • State Prison
  • State Reform School
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

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