Lawrence, James G. "J.G."
House 1874 (District 15); Senate 1881-82 (District 15); Senate 1883-86 (District 23)
Party when first elected: Not Available
Counties Served:
Wabasha
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
5/1/1836
Birth Place:
New York
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
2/6/1928
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
J.G.
| Alternate Spelling of Last Name: Laurence |
City of Residence (when first elected):
Lake City
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
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Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He was of Scottish ancestry.
Toensing and the Minnesota Legislative Manuals, 1881, 1883, and 1885 list his last name as Lawrence. The Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1874 lists both Lawrence and Laurence.
The Minnesota Legislative Manuals, 1881, 1883, and 1885 list his birth place as New York. The Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1874 lists Scotland.
He came to Minnesota in 1862 or 1863.
Body: Senate
District: 23
Elected: 11/7/1882
Residence: Wabasha
Term of Office: 1/2/1883 to 1/3/1887
Counties Represented:
Wabasha
Occupation: Miller
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
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Agriculture (Chair)
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Federal Relations
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Internal Improvement
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Railroads
Body: Senate
District: 23
Elected: 11/7/1882
Residence: Wabasha
Term of Office: 1/2/1883 to 1/3/1887
Counties Represented:
Wabasha
Occupation: Farmer/Miller
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Agriculture (Chair)
-
Federal Relations
-
Internal Improvement
-
Railroads
Body: Senate
District: 15
Elected: 11/2/1880
Residence: Wabasha
Term of Office: 1/4/1881 to 1/1/1883
Counties Represented:
Wabasha
Occupation: Farmer/Miller
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
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Enrollment (Chair)
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Federal Relations
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Internal Improvement
-
Railroads
Elected: 11/4/1873
Residence: Lake City
Term of Office: 1/6/1874 to 1/4/1875
Counties Represented:
Wabasha
Occupation: Farmer
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
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Commerce (Chair)
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Public Lands
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