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Francis L. "F.L." Batchelder

House 1883-86 (District 29)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Hennepin

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1829 (uncertain)
Birth Place: Maine
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1899 (uncertain)
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: F.L.
Alternate Spelling of Last Name: Bachelder
City of Residence (when first elected): Minneapolis
Occupation (when first elected): Cooper (Barrel/Cask Maker)

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

Toensing lists his last name as Bachelder. The Minnesota Legislative Manuals, 1883 and 1885 list Batchelder.

He came to Minnesota in 1866.

Total Days Served: 1463

SESSIONS SERVED

24th Legislative Session (1885-1886)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1885
Body: House
District: 29
Elected: 11/4/1884
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/6/1885 to 1/3/1887
Oath Date: 1/6/1885
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Cooper (Barrel/Cask Maker)
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Deaf, Dumb and Blind
  • Engrossment (Chair)
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

23rd Legislative Session (1883-1884)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1883
Body: House
District: 29
Elected: 11/7/1882
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/2/1883 to 1/5/1885
Oath Date: 1/2/1883
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Cooper (Barrel/Cask Maker)
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Agriculture and Manufactures
  • State Prison
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.