Body:
Senate
District:
09
Elected:
10/12/1858
Residence:
(Unknown)
Term of Office:
12/7/1859 to 1/6/1860
(unfinished term)
Oath Date:
12/7/1859
Counties Represented:
Fillmore
Occupation:
None Listed
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
Reason for unfinished term:
Other - See Notes
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain. Ignatius F. O'Ferrall and Orlando B. Bryant's election to Senate District 9 was contested by Reuben Wells and Henry W. Holley. O'Ferrall and Bryant had certificates of election that were the result of a Minnesota Supreme Court order. They were sworn in when session began. On January 6, 1860 the Senate determined that the court didn't have the authority to determine the membership of the Senate and they decided that Reuben Wells and Henry W. Holley were entitled to the seats.