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Sheldon Brooks
House 1859-60 (District 11)
Party when first elected: Not Available
Counties Served:
Winona
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
5/20/1811
Birth Place:
Redfield, New York
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
5/19/1883
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Beaver
Occupation (when first elected):
Physician
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
County Board/Commissioner:
Winona County, Minnesota (Commissioner);
[Dates Unknown]
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Jeanette Ranney (married on March 5, 1844)
Children:
Four children: George, Lester, Dwight, and Anson
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Minnesota in 1856.
Elected:
10/11/1859
Residence:
Beaver
Term of Office:
12/7/1859 to 1/7/1861
Oath Date:
12/7/1859
Counties Represented:
Winona
Occupation:
Physician
Party:
Not Available
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Articles & Books About
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"Minnesota News." Stillwater Messenger, May 26, 1883.