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Jacob A. "J.A." Latimer
House 1864 (District 20); Senate 1870 (District 20)
Party when first elected: Not Available
Counties Served:
Brown, Cottonwood, Faribault, Jackson, Martin, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Rock, Watonwan
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1827
Birth Place:
Tennessee
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
??/??/1915
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
J.A.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Winnebago City
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, 1864 lists his birth state as Illinois. The Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1870 lists Tennessee.
He came to Minnesota in 1857.
Body:
Senate
District:
20
Elected:
11/3/1868
Residence:
Winnebago City
Term of Office:
1/5/1869 to 1/2/1871
Oath Date:
1/5/1869
Counties Represented:
Cottonwood, Faribault, Jackson, Martin, Murray, Pipestone, Rock
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Change of Names (Chair)
-
Elections
-
Internal Improvements (Chair)
-
State Charitable Institutions
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Elected:
11/3/1863
Residence:
Winnebago City
Term of Office:
1/5/1864 to 1/2/1865
Oath Date:
1/5/1864
Counties Represented:
Brown, Cottonwood, Faribault, Jackson, Martin, Nobles, Pipestone, Rock, Watonwan
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Agriculture and Manufactures
-
Enrollment
-
Indian Affairs (Chair)
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.