Tompkins, Elias
House 1878-80 (District 20)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Dakota
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1834
Birth Place:
New York
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
??/??/1913
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
| Alternate Spelling of Last Name: Thompkins,Tomkins |
City of Residence (when first elected):
Rich Valley
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Toensing, and the St. Paul Pioneer Press, November 10, 1877; list his last name as Tompkins. The Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1879 lists both Tompkins and Thompkins. The Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1878 lists both Tomkins and Tompkins.
He came to Minnesota in 1857.
He was listed as a Republican on the list of members posted after the 1877 election. ("The Next Legislature." St. Paul Pioneer Press, November 10, 1877)
Elected:
11/5/1878
Residence:
Rich Valley
Term of Office:
1/7/1879 to 1/3/1881
Oath Date:
1/7/1879
Counties Represented:
Dakota
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Insurance Companies (Chair)
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State Prison
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Elected:
11/6/1877
Residence:
Rich Valley
Term of Office:
1/8/1878 to 1/6/1879
Oath Date:
1/8/1878
Counties Represented:
Dakota
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Republican
Party Notes: He was listed as a Republican on the list of members posted after the 1877 election. ("The Next Legislature." St. Paul Pioneer Press, November 10, 1877)
Committees:
-
Banks
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Tree Culture and Fuel
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
No other information has been entered for this legislator.