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Slocum, Giles

Sessions Served    Other Information

House 1870 (District 9); Senate 1872 (District 17)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Goodhue

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1820 (uncertain)
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1910 (uncertain)
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Cannon 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

The Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1872 lists him as being 52 years old, so he must have been born around 1820.

He came to Minnesota in 1856.

Total Days Served: 735

SESSIONS SERVED

14th Legislative Session (1872)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1872
Body: Senate
District: 17
Elected: 11/7/1871
Residence: Cannon Falls
Term of Office: 1/2/1872 to 1/6/1873
Oath Date: 1/2/1872
Counties Represented: Goodhue
Occupation: Merchant
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Banks
  • Engrossment
  • State Library (Chair)
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

12th Legislative Session (1870)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/1870
Body: House
District: 09
Elected: 11/2/1869
Residence: Cannon Falls
Term of Office: 1/4/1870 to 1/2/1871
Oath Date: 1/4/1870
Counties Represented: Goodhue
Occupation: Merchant
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Military Affairs (Chair)
  • Public Buildings
  • State Prison
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

OTHER INFORMATION

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