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Trisler, Clark William "C.W."

House 1873 (District 7)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Winona

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 11/8/1840
Birth Place: , Ohio
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 2/26/1921
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: C.W.
Alternate Spelling of Last Name: Tristen, Clarke
City of Residence (when first elected): Whitewater Falls
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

EDUCATION

Higher Schools; At Least Elementary School;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Mary M. Sargent (married in 1864)
Children: Six children
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

Toensing and The Fifteenth Legislature of Minnesota, 1873 list his last name as Trisler. The Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1873 lists both Trisler and Tristen.

He came to Minnesota in 1868 and settled at Whitewater.

His party affiliation was provided by The Fifteenth Legislature of Minnesota, 1873, p. 39.

He was buried at Whitewater Falls Cemetery.

Total Days Served: 364

SESSIONS SERVED

15th Legislative Session (1873)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 07
Elected: 11/5/1872
Residence: Whitewater Falls
Term of Office: 1/7/1873 to 1/5/1874
Counties Represented: Winona
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Republican Party Notes: His party affiliation was provided by The Fifteenth Legislature of Minnesota, 1873, p. 39.
Committees:
  • Agriculture and Manufactures
  • Enrollment
Articles & Books About
"Trisler, C.W." The Fifteenth Legislature of Minnesota. St. Paul: Press Printing Company, 1873, p. 39.


These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.