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Shiely, Jr., Michael

Sessions Served    Other Information

House 1876 (District 36)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Sibley

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1812
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country: Ireland
Date of Death: 5/30/1896
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Alternate Spelling of Last Name: Sheeley
City of Residence (when first elected): Faxon
Occupation (when first elected): Merchant

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Mary Eustice Shiely (died in 1871); Catherine O'Connor Shiely (married on January 7, 1874)
Children: Nine children: Margaret Shaugnessy, Maria Haugh, Johanna Duffy, John Joseph Shiely, Jane Murphy, James R. Shiely, Simon Thomas Shiely, William J. Shiely, and Matthew J. Shiely
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

Toensing lists his first name as Michael. The Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1876 lists both Michael and Martin.

He came to Minnesota in 1856 initially residing in Washington Lake Township, Sibley County which is immediately west of Faxon.

He died in St. Paul.

Total Days Served: 364

SESSIONS SERVED

18th Legislative Session (1876)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/1876
Body: House
District: 36
Elected: 11/2/1875
Residence: Faxon
Term of Office: 1/4/1876 to 1/1/1877
Oath Date: 1/4/1876
Counties Represented: Sibley
Occupation: Merchant
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Deaf, Dumb, and Blind Institute
  • Tree Culture and Fuel
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

OTHER INFORMATION

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