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Duffy, Thomas J.

Sessions Served    Other Information

Senate 1862 (District 18)

Party when first elected:  Democratic

Counties Served:  McLeod, Renville, Scott, Sibley

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1834 (uncertain)
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country: Scotland
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Alternate Spelling of Last Name: Duffey
City of Residence (when first elected): Shakopee
Occupation (when first elected): Merchant

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

Toensing, the Minnesota Journal of the Senate, 1862; and the St. Paul Pioneer and Democrat, January 7, 1862 list his last name as Duffy. The Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1862 lists both Duffy and Duffey.

He came to Minnesota in 1856.

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: Senate
District: 18
Elected: 10/8/1861
Residence: Shakopee
Term of Office: 1/7/1862 to 1/5/1863 (Special Election)
Oath Date: 1/7/1862
Counties Represented: McLeod, Renville, Scott, Sibley
Occupation: Merchant
Party: Democratic Party Notes: He was identified as a Democrat. (St. Paul Pioneer and Democrat, January 7, 1862)
Committees:
  • Agriculture and Manufactures
  • Engrossment
  • State Library
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain. He served the second half of Thomas J. Galbraith's term. His election date is same as the 1861 general election date. He was sworn in on the first day of session on January 7, 1862.

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