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Whipple, John

Sessions Served    Other Information

House 1862 (District 3)

Party when first elected:  Democratic

Counties Served:  Aitkin, Becker, Breckenridge (defunct), Buchanan (defunct), Carlton, Cass, Crow Wing, Douglas, Itasca, Lake, Morrison, Otter Tail, Pembina (defunct), Polk, St. Louis, Stearns, Todd, Toombs (defunct), Wadena

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1829 (uncertain)
Birth Place: New York
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Duluth
Occupation (when first elected): Lawyer

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1857.

He was identified as a Democrat. (St. Paul Pioneer and Democrat, January 7, 1862)

Total Days Served: 364

SESSIONS SERVED

4th Legislative Session (1862)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1862
Body: House
District: 03
Elected: 10/8/1861
Residence: Duluth
Term of Office: 1/7/1862 to 1/5/1863
Oath Date: 1/7/1862
Counties Represented: Aitkin, Becker, Breckenridge (defunct), Buchanan (defunct), Carlton, Cass, Crow Wing, Douglas, Itasca, Lake, Morrison, Otter Tail, Pembina (defunct), Polk, St. Louis, Stearns, Todd, Toombs (defunct), Wadena
Occupation: Lawyer
Party: Democratic Party Notes: He was identified as a Democrat. (St. Paul Pioneer and Democrat, January 7, 1862)
Committees:
  • Banks
  • Mines and Minerals (Chair)
  • Railroads
  • Ways and Means
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

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