Porter, John J. "J.J., G.A."
House 1862-63 (District 17); Senate 1864-65 (District 17)
Party when first elected: Democratic
Counties Served:
Blue Earth, Le Sueur
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1809 (uncertain)
Birth Place:
Pennsylvania
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
J.J., G.A.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Mankato
Occupation (when first elected):
Tanner
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
The Minnesota Legislative Manuals, 1864 and 1865 list his birth state as Pennsylvania. The Minnesota Legislative Manuals, 1862 and 1863 list Virginia.
Toensing lists his first name and middle initial as John J. The Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1863 lists his initials as both G.A. and J.J. The St. Paul Pioneer and Democrat, January 7, 1862 lists J.J.
He came to Minnesota in 1857.
He was identified as a Democrat. (St. Paul Pioneer and Democrat, January 7, 1862)
Body:
Senate
District:
17
Elected:
11/3/1863
Residence:
Mankato
Term of Office:
1/5/1864 to 1/1/1866
Oath Date:
1/5/1864
Counties Represented:
Blue Earth, Le Sueur
Occupation:
Tanner
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Claims
-
Enrollment
-
Indian Affairs
-
Railroads
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Body:
Senate
District:
17
Elected:
11/3/1863
Residence:
Mankato
Term of Office:
1/5/1864 to 1/1/1866
Oath Date:
1/5/1864
Counties Represented:
Blue Earth, Le Sueur
Occupation:
Tanner
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Agriculture and Manufactures
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Claims
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Enrollment
-
Indian Affairs
-
Joint Taxes and Tax Laws
-
Military Affairs
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Elected:
11/4/1862
Residence:
Mankato
Term of Office:
1/6/1863 to 1/4/1864
Oath Date:
1/6/1863
Counties Represented:
Blue Earth, Le Sueur
Occupation:
Tanner
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Indian Affairs (Chair)
-
Joint in Reference to the Execution and Removal of the Indians Special (Chair)
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Mines and Minerals
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Railroads
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Elected:
10/8/1861
Residence:
Mankato
Term of Office:
1/7/1862 to 1/5/1863
Oath Date:
1/7/1862
Counties Represented:
Blue Earth, Le Sueur
Occupation:
Tanner
Party:
Democratic
Party Notes: He was identified as a Democrat. (St. Paul Pioneer and Democrat, January 7, 1862)
Committees:
-
Education
-
Indian Affairs (Chair)
-
Railroads
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
No other information has been entered for this legislator.