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Haus, Reuben

Territorial House 1855-56 (District 2)

Party when first elected:  Democratic

Counties Served:  Ramsey

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1817
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1891
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Saint Paul
Occupation (when first elected): Carpenter/Architect/Builder

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to St. Paul, Minnesota in 1852.

He was a contractor for the St. Paul, Minnesota court house and Capitol building.

He is listed as a Democrat in the 1854 election. (A History of the City of St. Paul to 1875, 1983 edition, by J. Fletcher Williams, p. 354)

Total Days Served: 735

SESSIONS SERVED

7th Territorial Legislative Session (1856)

  Session Details
Body: Territorial House
District: 02
Elected: 10/9/1855
Residence: Saint Paul
Term of Office: 1/2/1856 to 1/6/1857
Counties Represented: Ramsey
Occupation: Carpenter/Architect/Builder
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Printing
  • Public Buildings

6th Territorial Legislative Session (1855)

  Session Details
Body: Territorial House
District: 02
Elected: 10/10/1854
Residence: Saint Paul
Term of Office: 1/3/1855 to 1/1/1856
Counties Represented: Ramsey
Occupation: Carpenter/Architect/Builder
Party: Democratic Party Notes: He is listed as a Democrat in the 1854 election. (A History of the City of St. Paul to 1875, 1983 edition, by J. Fletcher Williams, p. 354)
Committees:
  • Public Buildings (Chair)
  • Territorial Affairs
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