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Alvah Eastman

House 1889-90 (District 28)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Anoka, Hennepin, Isanti

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1858
Birth Place: Lowell, Maine
Birth County: Oxford
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1939
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Anoka
Occupation (when first elected): Editor and Proprietor, The Anoka Herald

EDUCATION

Common Schools; At Least Elementary School; Until he was 15 years old
Fryeburg Academy, Maine; Secondary;
North Bridgton Academy, Maine; Secondary;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

County Board/Commissioner: Anoka County, Minnesota (County Agricultural Society, Secretary); 1888 to 18??

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1880.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

26th Legislative Session (1889-1890)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1889
Body: House
District: 28
Elected: 11/6/1888
Residence: Anoka
Term of Office: 1/7/1889 to 1/4/1891
Oath Date: 1/8/1889
Counties Represented: Anoka, Hennepin, Isanti
Occupation: Editor and Proprietor, The Anoka Herald
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Education
  • Legislative Expenses
  • Printing
  • Reform School