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James I. Vermilya

Senate 1915-18 (District 4)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

Counties Served:  Olmsted

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1849
Birth Place: Oswego, 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): Quincy
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

He came to Olmsted County, Minnesota in 1863 with his parents.

Total Days Served: 1463

SESSIONS SERVED

40th Legislative Session (1917-1918) (second half of Senate term)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1917
Body: Senate
District: 04
Elected: 11/3/1914
Residence: Quincy
Term of Office: 1/4/1915 to 1/5/1919
Oath Date: 1/5/1915
Counties Represented: Olmsted
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Agriculture, Dairy Products and Live Stock
  • Public Highways
  • Public Institutions and Buildings
  • Taxes and Tax Laws
  • Towns and Counties

39th Legislative Session (1915-1916)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/1915
Body: Senate
District: 04
Elected: 11/3/1914
Residence: Quincy
Term of Office: 1/4/1915 to 1/5/1919
Oath Date: 1/5/1915
Counties Represented: Olmsted
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Agriculture, Dairy Products and Live Stock
  • Public Highways
  • Public Institutions and Buildings
  • Temperance