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John Conrad "J.C." Oswald
Senate 1887-90 (District 30)
Party when first elected: Democratic
Counties Served:
Hennepin
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1824
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Switzerland
Date of Death:
??/??/1905
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
J.C.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Minneapolis
Occupation (when first elected):
Merchant
EDUCATION
Common Schools; At Least Elementary School;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Military:
Minnesota State Militia (Captain and Major, several years);
18?? to 18??
Municipal Board/Commission:
Minneapolis, Minnesota (Parks Commission, Member, several years);
18?? to 18??
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to the United States in 1847. He moved to Minnesota in 1857.
Body:
Senate
District:
30
Elected:
11/2/1886
Residence:
Minneapolis
Term of Office:
1/3/1887 to 1/4/1891
Oath Date:
1/4/1887
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation:
Merchant
Party:
Democratic
Committees:
-
Finance
-
State Public School
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
-
Tree Culture
Body:
Senate
District:
30
Elected:
11/2/1886
Residence:
Minneapolis
Term of Office:
1/3/1887 to 1/4/1891
Oath Date:
1/4/1887
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation:
Merchant
Party:
Democratic
Committees:
-
Finance
-
Immigration
-
Joint Taxes and Tax Laws
-
State Reform School
-
Temperance Special