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John "Jr." Bullen

House 1870 (District 11)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Winona

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 5/16/1803 (uncertain)
Birth Place: , New York
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 5/9/1884
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: Jr.
City of Residence (when first elected): Elba
Occupation (when first elected): Merchant

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Postmaster: Hannibal, New York; [Dates Unknown]

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Henrietta (married September 28, 1826)
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1862.

He was one of the first village officers of Kenosha, Wisconsin. ("The City of Kenosha and Kenosha County, Wisconsin; a Record of Settlement", by Francis H. Lyman, pages 278-279.)

His father was John Bullen, IV.

He is buried at Green Ridge Cemetery, Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Total Days Served: 364

SESSIONS SERVED

12th Legislative Session (1870)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/1870
Body: House
District: 11
Elected: 11/2/1869
Residence: Elba
Term of Office: 1/4/1870 to 1/2/1871
Oath Date: 1/4/1870
Counties Represented: Winona
Occupation: Merchant
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Commerce
  • Joint Printing
  • Towns and Counties
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

Articles & Books About

  • "John Bullen," Pine Island Journal, May 23, 1884, p. 3.