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John A. Armstrong

House 1901-02 (District 12)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Faribault

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1833
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death: ??/??/1917
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Winnebago City
Occupation (when first elected): Retired Banker

EDUCATION

Argyle Academy, New York; Secondary;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1861.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

32nd Legislative Session (1901-1902)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1901
Body: House
District: 12
Elected: 11/6/1900
Residence: Winnebago City
Term of Office: 1/7/1901 to 1/4/1903
Oath Date: 1/8/1901
Counties Represented: Faribault
Occupation: Retired Banker
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Banks and Banking
  • Insurance
  • Municipal Legislation
  • Public Accounts and Expenditures
  • Public Lands
  • Temperance Legislation