Ames, Michael E.
Territorial House 1851 (District 2); Democratic Constitutional Convention 1857 (District 2)
Party when first elected: Democratic
Counties Served:
Washington
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1822
Birth Place:
Vermont
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
??/??/1861
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Stillwater
Occupation (when first elected):
Lawyer
EDUCATION
Common Schools; At Least Elementary School;
Studied Law;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Territorial Democratic Constitutional Convention:
2nd Council District, Minnesota Territory;
07/13/1857 to 08/29/1857
[Elected]
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
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Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Stillwater, Minnesota in 1849. He moved to St. Paul, Minnesota around 1853.
His party affiliation was provided by Decline of the Second Party System by Steven J. Kellior.
He died in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Body:
Territorial House
District:
02
Elected:
9/2/1850
Residence:
Stillwater
Term of Office:
1/1/1851 to 1/6/1852
Counties Represented:
Washington
Occupation:
Lawyer
Party:
Democratic
Party Notes: His party affiliation was provided by Decline of the Second Party System by Steven J. Kellior.
Committees:
Leadership Position:
Speaker of the Territorial House
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