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Henry M. Richardson

House 1893-94 (District 14)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Olmsted

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1844
Birth Place: Topsham, Vermont
Birth County: Orange
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1912
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Rochester
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

EDUCATION

Vermont Common Schools; At Least Elementary School;
Private Instruction; At Least Elementary School;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Military: 15th Regiment, Company D (Private, Discharged as a Corporal); 09/15/1861 to 08/03/1862
County Government: Olmsted County, Minnesota (County Sheriff); 1881 to 18??

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1867.

Total Days Served: 735

SESSIONS SERVED

28th Legislative Session (1893-1894)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1893
Body: House
District: 14
Elected: 11/8/1892
Residence: Rochester
Term of Office: 1/2/1893 to 1/6/1895
Oath Date: 1/3/1893
Counties Represented: Olmsted
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Hospitals for the Insane
  • Legislative Expenses (Chair)
  • Public Lands
  • School for Defectives