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Henry Moores

House 1879-80 (District 32)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Wright

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1836
Birth Place: Maine
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1914
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Alternate Spelling of Last Name: Mooers
City of Residence (when first elected): Cokato
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

Toensing lists his last name as Moores. The Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1879 lists Mooers.

He came to Minnesota in 1852.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

21st Legislative Session (1879-1880)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1879
Body: House
District: 32
Elected: 11/5/1878
Residence: Cokato
Term of Office: 1/7/1879 to 1/3/1881
Oath Date: 1/7/1879
Counties Represented: Wright
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Claims
  • Joint University and University Lands
  • Military Affairs
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.