Severance, Erasmus C. "E.C."

Sessions Served

Other Information

Senate 1885-86 (District 13)

Party when first elected: Not Available

Counties Served: Dodge

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 10/12/1829

Birth Place: , Pennsylvania

Birth County:

Birth Country: United States

Date of Death: 6/15/1904

Gender: Male

Religion:

Reported Minority: None Reported

Other Names: E.C.

City of Residence (when first elected): Mantorville

Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

EDUCATION

Studied Law; 1855

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Amanda Arnold (married September 28, 1859)
Children: Two children: Cordenio and Caroline

Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1855.

He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Mantorville, Minnesota.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

24th Legislative Session (1885-1886) (second half of Senate term)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/6/1885

Body: Senate

District: 13

Elected: 11/6/1883

Residence: Mantorville

Term of Office: 1/6/1885 to 1/3/1887 (Special Election)
Oath Date: 1/6/1885

Counties Represented: Dodge

Occupation: Farmer

Party: Not Available

Committees:

Banks
Federal Relations
Immigration (Chair)
State Reform School
Tree Culture and Fuel

Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain. He was elected in a special election due to the death of James McLaughlin. He was sworn in on January 6, 1885.

OTHER INFORMATION

Articles & Books About

"E. C. Severance Drops Dead in Minneapolis." The Saint Paul Globe, June 16, 1904, p. 2.