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William W. "W.W." Braden

House 1867-68 (District 14)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Fillmore

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1837
Birth Place: Ohio
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1897
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: W.W.
City of Residence (when first elected): Lenora
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Military: 6th Minnesota Infantry (United States Civil War and Indian War, Captain); 186? to 186?
State Auditor: Minnesota; 01/10/1882 to 01/1891

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1854, 1855 or 1856.

He died in California.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

10th Legislative Session (1868)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1868
Body: House
District: 14
Elected: 11/5/1867
Residence: Lenora
Term of Office: 1/7/1868 to 1/4/1869
Oath Date: 1/7/1868
Counties Represented: Fillmore
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Charitable Institutions (Chair)
  • Military Affairs
  • Railroads
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

9th Legislative Session (1867)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1867
Body: House
District: 14
Elected: 11/6/1866
Residence: Lenora
Term of Office: 1/8/1867 to 1/6/1868
Oath Date: 1/8/1867
Counties Represented: Fillmore
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Enrollment (Chair)
  • Military Affairs
  • Railroads
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.