Smith, Melville C.

Sessions Served

Other Information

Senate 1865 (District 10)

Party when first elected: Not Available

Counties Served: Wabasha

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 10/8/1833

Birth Place: Litchfield, New York

Birth County: Herkimer

Birth Country: United States

Date of Death:

Gender: Male

Religion:

Reported Minority: None Reported

Other Names:

City of Residence (when first elected): Lake City

Occupation (when first elected): Miscellaneous

EDUCATION

Clinton Liberal Institute, New York; Secondary;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Orsena Fowler Smith
Children: One child: Delano (son)

Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
Delano T. Smith - Brother

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1855.

Total Days Served: 735

SESSIONS SERVED

7th Legislative Session (1865)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/3/1865

Body: Senate

District: 10

Elected: 11/8/1864

Residence: Lake City

Term of Office: 1/3/1865 to 1/7/1867
Oath Date: 1/3/1865

Counties Represented: Wabasha

Occupation: Miscellaneous

Party: Not Available

Committees:

Education
Engrossment (Chair)
Federal Relations
Towns and Counties (Chair)

Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.