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Martin G. Thompson
Territorial House 1856-57 (District 8)
Party when first elected: Not Available
Counties Served:
Fillmore, Houston, Mower
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1829 (uncertain)
Birth Place:
New York
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Brownsville
Occupation (when first elected):
Lawyer
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Body:
Territorial House
District:
08
Elected:
10/14/1856
Residence:
Brownsville
Term of Office:
1/7/1857 to 12/1/1857
Oath Date:
1/7/1857
Counties Represented:
Fillmore, Houston, Mower
Occupation:
Lawyer
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Enrolled Bills (Chair)
-
Internal Improvements
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Body:
Territorial House
District:
08
Elected:
10/9/1855
Residence:
Brownsville
Term of Office:
1/2/1856 to 1/6/1857
Oath Date:
1/2/1856
Counties Represented:
Fillmore, Houston, Mower
Occupation:
Lawyer
Party:
Not Available
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.