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Jonathan Simmons

Senate 1879-82 (District 30)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Benton, Crow Wing, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Sherburne

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1851
Birth Place: Ohio
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Little Falls
Occupation (when first elected): Merchant

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 1858.

Total Days Served: 1456

SESSIONS SERVED

22nd Legislative Session (1881-1882)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/1881
Body: Senate
District: 30
Elected: 11/5/1878
Residence: Little Falls
Term of Office: 1/7/1879 to 1/1/1883
Oath Date: 1/7/1879
Counties Represented: Benton, Crow Wing, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Sherburne
Occupation: Merchant
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Claims
  • Enrollment
  • Immigration
  • Insurance
  • Normal Schools
  • Public Lands
  • Towns and Counties
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

21st Legislative Session (1879-1880)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1879
Body: Senate
District: 30
Elected: 11/5/1878
Residence: Little Falls
Term of Office: 1/7/1879 to 1/1/1883
Oath Date: 1/7/1879
Counties Represented: Benton, Crow Wing, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Sherburne
Occupation: Merchant
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Claims
  • Immigration
  • Insurance
  • Towns and Counties
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.