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Joseph W. "Jos. W., J.W." Craven
Senate 1891-94 (District 37)
Party when first elected: Democratic
Counties Served:
Carver
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1856
Birth Place:
Maine
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Jos. W., J.W.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Norwood
Occupation (when first elected):
Editor
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
County Government:
Carver County, Minnesota (Held Several Elective and Appointive County Offices);
18?? to 18??
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Minnesota in 1857.
Body:
Senate
District:
37
Elected:
11/4/1890
Residence:
Norwood
Term of Office:
1/5/1891 to 1/6/1895
Oath Date:
1/6/1891
Counties Represented:
Carver
Occupation:
Editor and Publisher, The Norwood Times/Formerly Taught School, Carver County, 12 years/Former Farmer, 20 years
Party:
Democratic
Committees:
-
Geological and Natural History Survey
-
Indian Affairs
-
Library
-
Printing
-
State Prison
Body:
Senate
District:
37
Elected:
11/4/1890
Residence:
Norwood
Term of Office:
1/5/1891 to 1/6/1895
Oath Date:
1/6/1891
Counties Represented:
Carver
Occupation:
Editor
Party:
Democratic
Committees:
-
Drainage
-
Education
-
Judiciary
-
Printing (Chair)
-
State Prison
-
Tree Culture and Fuel