Nettleton, William
House 1859-60 (District 26)
Party when first elected: Not Available
Counties Served:
Buchanan (defunct), Carlton, Itasca, Lake, St. Louis
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
4/22/1822
Birth Place:
, Ohio
Birth County:
Ashtabula
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
1/20/1905
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Duluth
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Single; Mary Scoville (married in 1860)
Children:
Three children (a son and two daughters): George, Louise, and Julia
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Minnesota in 1850.
He and his brothers acquired then sold the land that later became Duluth and West Superior.
He was a member of the Minnesota Democratic Party, according to a family member.
He is buried at Greenwood Memorial Terrace, Spokane, Washington.
Elected: 10/11/1859
Residence: Duluth
Term of Office: 12/8/1859 to 1/7/1861
Counties Represented:
Buchanan (defunct), Carlton, Itasca, Lake, St. Louis
Occupation: Farmer
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
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Agriculture and Manufactures
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Mines and Minerals
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State Library
Session Notes:
His election was contested by Robert E. Jefferson. The House determined that William Nettleton was entitled to the seat.
Articles & Books About
"Pioneer Minnesotan Dead: William Nettleton Accidentally Killed at Spokane, Wash." The Windom Reporter, January 26, 1905.
Contested Election, Election Committee Report, Minnesota Journal of the House, January 9, 1860, p. 230-237.
Contested Election, Minnesota Journal of the House, December 19, 1859, p. 76.
These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.