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Hanson, D. M.

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Territorial House 1855 (District 6); Territorial Council 1856 (District 11)

Party when first elected:  Democratic

Counties Served:  Carver, Dakota, Davis (defunct), Hennepin

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 3/3/1826
Birth Place: , Maine
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 3/27/1856
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Minneapolis
Occupation (when first elected): Lawyer

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FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

His party affiliation was provided by Atwater, Isaac; History of the City of Minneapolis, Vol. 1, p. 100.

He moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1853.

Some sources say he was from Maine and some say he was from New Brunswick.

He died in Minneapolis, Minnesota while in office.

Total Days Served: 450

SESSIONS SERVED

7th Territorial Legislative Session (1856)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1856
Body: Territorial Council
District: 11
Elected: 10/9/1855
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/2/1856 to 3/27/1856 (unfinished term)
Oath Date: 1/2/1856
Counties Represented: Carver, Davis (defunct), Hennepin
Occupation: Lawyer
Party: Democratic Party Notes: His party affiliation was provided by Atwater, Isaac; History of the City of Minneapolis, Vol. 1, p. 100.
Committees:
  • Incorporations (Chair)
  • Judiciary
  • Territorial Roads (Chair)
Reason for unfinished term: Death
Session Notes: He died while in office in 1856. Joel B. Bassett was elected to finish out his term. From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain. His election was contested by Joel B. Bassett on the first day of session. Both presented certificates of election, but D. M. Hanson was admitted to the seat.

6th Territorial Legislative Session (1855)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1855
Body: Territorial House
District: 06
Elected: 10/10/1854
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/3/1855 to 1/1/1856
Oath Date: 1/3/1855
Counties Represented: Dakota
Occupation: Lawyer
Party: Democratic
Committees:
  • Legislative Expenditures (Chair)
  • Territorial Affairs
  • Territorial Expenditures
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

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