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John H. "J.H." Reaney
House 1878 (District 23); Senate 1879-80 (District 23)
Party when first elected: Democratic
Counties Served:
Ramsey
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1836
Birth Place:
Pennsylvania
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
??/??/1882
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
J.H.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Saint Paul
Occupation (when first elected):
Steamboat Agent
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Municipal Council/Aldermen:
St. Paul, Minnesota (City Council);
1875 to 1878
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Minnesota in 1856.
He was listed as a Democrat on the list of members posted after the 1877 election. ("The Next Legislature." St. Paul Pioneer Press, November 10, 1877)
Body:
Senate
District:
23
Elected:
11/5/1878
Residence:
Saint Paul
Term of Office:
1/7/1879 to 1/3/1881
Oath Date:
1/7/1879
Counties Represented:
Ramsey
Occupation:
Steamboat Agent
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Engrossment
-
State Prison
-
State Prison Investigation Special
-
State Reform School
-
Temperance and Prohibition Special
-
Weights, Measures and Wheat Grades Special
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Elected:
11/6/1877
Residence:
Saint Paul
Term of Office:
1/8/1878 to 1/6/1879
Oath Date:
1/8/1878
Counties Represented:
Ramsey
Occupation:
Steamboat Agent
Party:
Democratic
Party Notes: He was listed as a Democrat on the list of members posted after the 1877 election. ("The Next Legislature." St. Paul Pioneer Press, November 10, 1877)
Committees:
-
Hospital for the Insane
-
Joint Printing
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Printing
-
State Prison
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.