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Pettit, W. F.

Senate 1859-60 (District 15); House 1861 (District 16)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Freeborn, Steele, Waseca

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1828
Birth Place: Illinois
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Owatonna
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 1854.

Total Days Served: 762

SESSIONS SERVED

3rd Legislative Session (1861)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 16
Elected: 11/6/1860
Residence: Owatonna
Term of Office: 1/8/1861 to 1/6/1862
Counties Represented: Freeborn, Steele, Waseca
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Commerce
  • Education
  • Engrossment
  • Printing
  • State Prison

2nd Legislative Session (1859-1860)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 15
Elected: 10/12/1858
Residence: Owatonna
Term of Office: 12/7/1859 to 1/7/1861
Counties Represented: Steele, Waseca
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Public Lands
  • State Library
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