Thompson, George S.

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Senate 1876 (District 38)

Party when first elected: Not Available

Counties Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Martin, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Rock, Watonwan

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Gender: Male

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Reported Minority: None Reported

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City of Residence (when first elected): (Unknown)

Occupation (when first elected): None Listed

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GENERAL NOTES

Total Days Served: 10

SESSIONS SERVED

18th Legislative Session (1876)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/4/1876

Body: Senate

District: 38

Elected: 11/2/1875

Residence: (Unknown)

Term of Office: 1/4/1876 to 1/13/1876 (unfinished term)
Oath Date: 1/4/1876

Counties Represented: Cottonwood, Jackson, Martin, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Rock, Watonwan

Occupation: None Listed

Party: Not Available

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Reason for unfinished term: Other - See Notes

Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain. I.P. Durfee contested the election of George S. Thompson. The Minnesota Senate determined that I.P. Durfee was entitled to the seat.

OTHER INFORMATION

Articles & Books About

Durfee v. Thompson, Contested Election, Minnesota Journal of the Senate, January 6, 11, and 13, 1876, p. 13-15, 18-19, 32-34.