McArthur, Walter

Sessions Served

Other Information

House 1874 (District 1)

Party when first elected: Not Available

Counties Served: Houston

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1820

Birth Place:

Birth County:

Birth Country: Scotland

Date of Death:

Gender: Male

Religion:

Reported Minority: None Reported

Other Names:

City of Residence (when first elected): La Crescent

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

He came to Minnesota in 1856.

Total Days Served: 354

SESSIONS SERVED

16th Legislative Session (1874)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/6/1874

Body: House

District: 01

Elected: 11/4/1873

Residence: La Crescent

Term of Office: 1/16/1874 to 1/4/1875
Oath Date: 1/16/1874

Counties Represented: Houston

Occupation: Farmer

Party: Not Available

Committees:

Claims
Federal Relations

Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain. Walter McArthur contested the election of Aaron Beard. Aaron Beard served until January 16, 1874 when the Minnesota House of Representatives determined that Walter McArthur was entitled to the seat.

OTHER INFORMATION

Articles & Books About

McArthur v. Beard, Contested Election Decision, Minnesota Journal of the House, January 16, 1874, p. 51-52.