The Library’s primary location will be 3238 Minnesota Senate Building until
January 12, 2027. Visit us there or contact us at 651-296-8338 or
library@lrl.mn.gov.
- LRL Home
- Legislators Past & Present
- Member Record
Gustav A. Ruckoldt
Senate 1872-73 (District 32)
Party when first elected: Not Available
Counties Served:
Wright
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
7/21/1833
Birth Place:
Saxony,
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Germany
Date of Death:
6/21/1914
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
| Alternate Spelling of Last Name: Buckholdt, Ruckholdt, Ruckholt |
City of Residence (when first elected):
Rockford
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer/Former Hatter
EDUCATION
At Least Elementary School; Educated at Higher Schools
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Single
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Toensing lists his last name as Ruckoldt. The Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1873 lists Ruckoldt, Ruckholdt, and Ruckholt. The Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1872 lists both Ruckoldt and Buckholdt.
He came to Connecticut in 1847. He moved to New York City. He moved to Wright County, Minnesota in 1857.
He was a member of the Democratic Party.
Body:
Senate
District:
32
Elected:
11/7/1871
Residence:
Rockford
Term of Office:
1/2/1872 to 1/5/1874
Oath Date:
1/2/1872
Counties Represented:
Wright
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Democratic
Party Notes: His party affiliation was provided by The Fifteenth Legislature of Minnesota, 1873, p. 13.
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Immigration
-
Printing
-
State Prison
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Body:
Senate
District:
32
Elected:
11/7/1871
Residence:
Rockford
Term of Office:
1/2/1872 to 1/5/1874
Oath Date:
1/2/1872
Counties Represented:
Wright
Occupation:
Farmer/Former Hatter
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Change of Names
-
Elections
-
Federal Relations
-
Immigration
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Articles & Books About