Ford, Orville D. "O.D."
House 1862 (District 10)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Wabasha
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1831
Birth Place:
New York
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
??/??/1909
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
O.D.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Mazeppa
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Minnesota in 1855.
The St. Paul newspaper traditionally listed members who won the election with party affiliation (Democrat or Republican). In 1862 they only identified the Democrats, the assumption is that the rest were Republicans. Since he wasn't identified as a Democrat, the assumption is that he was a Republican. (St. Paul Pioneer and Democrat, January 7, 1862)
Elected:
10/8/1861
Residence:
Mazeppa
Term of Office:
1/7/1862 to 1/5/1863
Oath Date:
1/7/1862
Counties Represented:
Wabasha
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Republican
Party Notes: The St. Paul newspaper traditionally listed members who won the election with party affiliation (Democrat or Republican). In 1862 they only identified the Democrats, the assumption is that the rest were Republicans. Since he wasn't identified as a Democrat, the assumption is that he was a Republican. (St. Paul Pioneer and Democrat, January 7, 1862)
Committees:
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Engrossment
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Public Buildings (Chair)
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Public Lands
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
No other information has been entered for this legislator.