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Niles Carpenter

House 1873 (District 2)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Fillmore

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1825
Birth Place: New York
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1918
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Rushford
Occupation (when first elected): Banker/Former Farmer

EDUCATION

Graded Schools; At Least Elementary School;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

County Auditor: Fillmore County, Minnesota (6 years); 18?? to 18??

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He moved to Minnesota in 1856.

His party affiliation was provided by The Fifteenth Legislature of Minnesota, 1873.

Total Days Served: 364

SESSIONS SERVED

15th Legislative Session (1873)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1873
Body: House
District: 02
Elected: 11/5/1872
Residence: Rushford
Term of Office: 1/7/1873 to 1/5/1874
Oath Date: 1/7/1873
Counties Represented: Fillmore
Occupation: Banker/Former Farmer
Party: Republican Party Notes: His party affiliation was provided by The Fifteenth Legislature of Minnesota, 1873.
Committees:
  • Joint Taxes and Tax Laws (Chair)
  • Joint University and University Lands
  • Ways and Means
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

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