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James B. "J.B." Hubbell

Territorial House 1856 (District 4); House 1871 (District 17)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Blue Earth, Dodge, Freeborn, Goodhue, Watonwan

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1836
Birth Place: Connecticut
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1905
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: J.B.
City of Residence (when first elected): Mantorville
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

The Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1871 lists his birth state as Connecticut. The History of Minnesota: from the French Explorations to the Present Time, 1873 lists New York.

He came to Minnesota in 1857.

Total Days Served: 735

SESSIONS SERVED

13th Legislative Session (1871)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1871
Body: House
District: 17
Elected: 11/8/1870
Residence: Mankato
Term of Office: 1/3/1871 to 1/1/1872
Oath Date: 1/3/1871
Counties Represented: Blue Earth, Watonwan
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Banks (Chair)
  • Public Lands
  • Ways and Means
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

7th Territorial Legislative Session (1856)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1856
Body: Territorial House
District: 04
Elected: 10/9/1855
Residence: Mantorville
Term of Office: 1/2/1856 to 1/6/1857
Oath Date: 1/2/1856
Counties Represented: Dodge, Freeborn, Goodhue
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Elections and Election Laws (Chair)
  • Enrolled Bills
  • Legislative Expenditures
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.