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Hoyt, Lorenzo

House 1874-75 (District 24)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Ramsey

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1828
Birth Place: Illinois
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1909
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Saint Paul
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

County Board/Commissioner: Ramsey County, Minnesota (County Commissioner); 1871 to 1873

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1848.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

17th Legislative Session (1875)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/1875
Body: House
District: 24
Elected: 11/3/1874
Residence: Saint Paul
Term of Office: 1/5/1875 to 1/3/1876
Oath Date: 1/5/1875
Counties Represented: Ramsey
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Hospital for the Insane
  • State Reform School
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

16th Legislative Session (1874)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1874
Body: House
District: 24
Elected: 11/4/1873
Residence: Saint Paul
Term of Office: 1/6/1874 to 1/4/1875
Oath Date: 1/6/1874
Counties Represented: Ramsey
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Roads, Bridges, and Navigable Streams
  • State Reform School
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain. Lorenzo Hoyt's election was contested by Horace J. Brainard. The Minnesota House of Representatives ruled that Lorenzo Hoyt was entitled to the seat.

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