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Robert O. "R.O." Craig
Senate 1883-86 (District 11); Senate 1891-94 (District 11)
Party when first elected: Not Available
Counties Served:
Waseca
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1834
Birth Place:
New York
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
??/??/1907
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
R.O.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Janesville
Occupation (when first elected):
Druggist
EDUCATION
Academic Education; At Least Elementary School;
Albany Medical College, New York; Medical Degree; 1855
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
County Board/Commissioner:
Waseca County, Minnesota (Board of County Commissioners, Member);
18?? to 18??
Military:
10th New York Volunteers (Surgeon);
18?? to 18??
School Board/Administration:
Janesville, Minnesota (Superintendent of Schools);
18?? to 18??
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Minnesota in 1866.
Body:
Senate
District:
11
Elected:
11/4/1890
Residence:
Janesville
Term of Office:
1/5/1891 to 1/6/1895
Oath Date:
1/6/1891
Counties Represented:
Waseca
Occupation:
Pharmacist
Party:
Democratic
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Deaf, Dumb and Blind
-
Hospitals of Insane
-
Reapportionment
-
Reform School
-
State Public School
Body:
Senate
District:
11
Elected:
11/4/1890
Residence:
Janesville
Term of Office:
1/5/1891 to 1/6/1895
Oath Date:
1/6/1891
Counties Represented:
Waseca
Occupation:
Pharmacist
Party:
Democratic
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Finance
-
Hospital of Insane
-
Reapportionment (Chair)
-
Reform School
-
State Public School (Chair)
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
Body:
Senate
District:
11
Elected:
11/7/1882
Residence:
Janesville
Term of Office:
1/2/1883 to 1/3/1887
Oath Date:
1/2/1883
Counties Represented:
Waseca
Occupation:
Druggist
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Engrossment
-
Printing
-
Towns and Counties
-
Tree Culture and Fuel
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Body:
Senate
District:
11
Elected:
11/7/1882
Residence:
Janesville
Term of Office:
1/2/1883 to 1/3/1887
Oath Date:
1/2/1883
Counties Represented:
Waseca
Occupation:
Druggist
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Engrossment
-
Printing
-
Towns and Counties
-
Tree Culture and Fuel
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.