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Alfred Davis

Sessions Served    Other Information

House 1889-90 (District 10)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Blue Earth

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1839
Birth Place: Birmingham
Birth County:
Birth Country: England
Date of Death: ??/??/1909
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Medo
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

EDUCATION

Wisconsin Common Schools; At Least Elementary School;
Birmingham Primary Schools, England; Elementary School;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Judge: Medo, Minnesota (Justice of the Peace); 18?? to 18??
Municipal Government: Medo, Minnesota (Town Supervisor); 18?? to 18??
School Board/Administration: Medo, Minnesota (School Director); 18?? to 18??
Military: 5th Regiment, Kansas Volunteer Cavalry, Company A (United States Civil War; Missouri, Arkansas, and Mississippi Marches, Raids, and Engagements; Captured, Marks Mills, Held at Camp Ford, Texas; Private, Promoted to Corporal, Promoted to Sergeant); 1861 to 04/20/1865

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to the United States in 1849 and settled in Wisconsin. He moved to Kansas in 1859. He came to Minnesota in 1865.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

26th Legislative Session (1889-1890)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1889
Body: House
District: 10
Elected: 11/6/1888
Residence: Medo
Term of Office: 1/7/1889 to 1/4/1891
Oath Date: 1/8/1889
Counties Represented: Blue Earth
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Military Affairs
  • Mines
  • Roads and Bridges (Chair)
  • State Park

OTHER INFORMATION

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