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Mervin A. "M.A." Dailey

Senate 1863 (District 16)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Freeborn, Steele, Waseca

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1821
Birth Place: New York
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1892
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: M.A.
City of Residence (when first elected): Owatonna
Occupation (when first elected): Lawyer

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 1856.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

5th Legislative Session (1863)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1863
Body: Senate
District: 16
Elected: 11/4/1862
Residence: Owatonna
Term of Office: 1/6/1863 to 1/2/1865
Oath Date: 1/6/1863
Counties Represented: Freeborn, Steele, Waseca
Occupation: Lawyer
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Agriculture and Manufactures
  • Joint Taxes and Tax Laws Special
  • Printing
  • Railroads and Railroad Grants
  • Schools and School Lands (Chair)
  • Towns and Counties (Chair)
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.