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James W. McGrath

House 1889-90 (District 25)

Party when first elected:  Independent-No Party Affiliation

Counties Served:  Dakota

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1849
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): South Saint Paul
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: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

26th Legislative Session (1889-1890)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1889
Body: House
District: 25
Elected: 11/6/1888
Residence: South Saint Paul
Term of Office: 1/7/1889 to 1/4/1891
Oath Date: 1/8/1889
Counties Represented: Dakota
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Independent-No Party Affiliation
Committees:
  • Drainage Special
  • Engrossment
  • Roads and Bridges
  • Towns and Counties