Dunham, William N. "W.M."

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Other Information

House 1857-58 (District 14)

Party when first elected: Not Available

Counties Served: Faribault, Freeborn

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

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Gender: Male

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Reported Minority: None Reported

Other Names: W.M.

City of Residence (when first elected): (Unknown)

Occupation (when first elected): None Listed

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GENERAL NOTES

Toensing lists him as W. M. Dunham. He is listed once in the Journal of the House from 1857-58 the same way. All other references give his middle initial as N.

Total Days Served: 42

SESSIONS SERVED

1st Legislative Session (1857-1858)

Session Details Convened Date: 12/2/1857

Body: House

District: 14

Elected: 10/13/1857

Residence: (Unknown)

Term of Office: 12/2/1857 to 1/12/1858 (unfinished term)
Oath Date: 12/2/1857

Counties Represented: Faribault, Freeborn

Occupation: None Listed

Party: Not Available

Committees:

Education and Science

Reason for unfinished term: Other - See Notes

Session Notes: William Dunham was sworn in on December 3, 1857 and served but George B. Kingsley contested the seat over issues related to the validity of votes cast in one precinct. The Committee on the Contested Seat investigated the claim. On January 12, 1858 the House voted and George B. Kingsley was determined to be entitled to the seat.

OTHER INFORMATION

Articles & Books About

Kingsley v. Dunham, Contested Election. Minnesota Journal of the House, December 4, 1857; and January 9, and 12, 1858, p. 13, 127-151, 158-159.