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Charles H. "Chas. H." Shelby

House 1872 (District 14)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Blue Earth

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1834
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country: Norway
Date of Death: ??/??/1915
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: Chas. H.
Alternate Spelling of Last Name: Selby
City of Residence (when first elected): Butternut Valley
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1853.

Total Days Served: 371

SESSIONS SERVED

14th Legislative Session (1872)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1872
Body: House
District: 14
Elected: 11/7/1871
Residence: Butternut Valley
Term of Office: 1/2/1872 to 1/6/1873
Oath Date: 1/2/1872
Counties Represented: Blue Earth
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Federal Relations
  • Immigration
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.