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Peter Burns
House 1879-80 (District 9)
Party when first elected: Not Available
Counties Served:
Olmsted
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1835
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Ireland
Date of Death:
??/??/1897
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Stewartville
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Single
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Minnesota in 1855.
Elected:
11/5/1878
Residence:
Stewartville
Term of Office:
1/7/1879 to 1/3/1881
Oath Date:
1/7/1879
Counties Represented:
Olmsted
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Immigration
-
Military Affairs
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.