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Flathers, John W. "J.W."

House 1887-90 (District 14)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Olmsted

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1845
Birth Place: Indiana
Birth County: Hendricks
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: J.W.
City of Residence (when first elected): Pleasant Grove
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

EDUCATION

Common Schools; Elementary School;
Chatfield High School; Secondary;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

County Board/Commissioner: Olmsted County, Minnesota (County Commissioner, 4 years); 18?? to 18??
Municipal Government: Pleasant Grove, Minnesota (Town Treasurer, 10 years); 18?? to 18??

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1856.

Total Days Served: 1463

SESSIONS SERVED

26th Legislative Session (1889-1890)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 14
Elected: 11/6/1888
Residence: Pleasant Grove
Term of Office: 1/8/1889 to 1/5/1891
Counties Represented: Olmsted
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Agriculture and Manufactures
  • Appropriations
  • Public Buildings (Chair)
  • School for Defectives
  • Steam Boilers Special

25th Legislative Session (1887-1888)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 14
Elected: 11/2/1886
Residence: Pleasant Grove
Term of Office: 1/4/1887 to 1/7/1889
Counties Represented: Olmsted
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Deaf, Dumb and Blind Institute
  • Joint Agricultural College Special
  • Public Buildings
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