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Farrington, George W.

Sessions Served    Other Information

Territorial Council 1852-53 (District 2)

Party when first elected:  People's

Counties Served:  Ramsey

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1826
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country: Ireland
Date of Death: ??/??/1870 (uncertain)
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Saint Paul
Occupation (when first elected): Merchant/Banker/Real Estate Dealer

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GENERAL NOTES

He came to St. Paul, Minnesota in 1851.

He is listed on the People's Ticket in the 1851 election. (A History of the City of St. Paul to 1875, 1983 edition, by J. Fletcher Williams, p. 317)

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

4th Territorial Legislative Session (1853)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/1853
Body: Territorial Council
District: 02
Elected: 10/14/1851
Residence: Saint Paul
Term of Office: 1/7/1852 to 1/3/1854
Oath Date: 1/7/1852
Counties Represented: Ramsey
Occupation: Merchant/Banker/Real Estate Dealer
Party: People's Party Notes: He is listed on the People's Ticket in the 1851 election. (A History of the City of St. Paul to 1875, 1983 edition, by J. Fletcher Williams, p. 317)
Committees:
  • Agriculture and Manufactures
  • Enrolled Bills (Chair)
  • Internal Improvements
  • Public Buildings (Chair)
  • Schools
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

3rd Territorial Legislative Session (1852)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1852
Body: Territorial Council
District: 02
Elected: 10/14/1851
Residence: Saint Paul
Term of Office: 1/7/1852 to 1/3/1854
Oath Date: 1/7/1852
Counties Represented: Ramsey
Occupation: Merchant/Banker/Real Estate Dealer
Party: People's Party Notes: He is listed on the People's Ticket in the 1851 election. (A History of the City of St. Paul to 1875, 1983 edition, by J. Fletcher Williams, p. 317)
Committees:
  • Engrossed Bills
  • Incorporations
  • Internal Improvements (Chair)
  • Printing (Chair)
  • Public Buildings
  • Schools
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

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