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Robert L. Deakin

House 1875 (District 16)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Goodhue

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1834
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country: England
Date of Death: ??/??/1902
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Alternate Spelling of Last Name: Deaken
City of Residence (when first elected): Red Wing
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

Toensing lists his last name as Deakin. The Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1875 lists both Deakin and Deaken.

He came to Minnesota in 1855.

Total Days Served: 364

SESSIONS SERVED

17th Legislative Session (1875)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/1875
Body: House
District: 16
Elected: 11/3/1874
Residence: Red Wing
Term of Office: 1/5/1875 to 1/3/1876
Oath Date: 1/5/1875
Counties Represented: Goodhue
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Joint Printing
  • Judiciary
  • Printing (Chair)
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.