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John D. Howard

Senate 1881-82 (District 29)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Carlton, Cass, Itasca, Lake, St. Louis

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1813
Birth Place: New Hampshire
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1889
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Duluth
Occupation (when first elected): Real Estate Dealer

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 1856.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

22nd Legislative Session (1881-1882)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/1881
Body: Senate
District: 29
Elected: 11/2/1880
Residence: Duluth
Term of Office: 1/4/1881 to 1/1/1883
Oath Date: 1/4/1881
Counties Represented: Carlton, Cass, Itasca, Lake, St. Louis
Occupation: Real Estate Dealer
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Banks (Chair)
  • Corporations
  • Geological and Natural History Survey of the State
  • Insurance
  • Internal Improvement
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.