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Cruttenden, Joel D. "J.D."

Sessions Served    Other Information

House 1857-58 (District 21); Senate 1859-60 (District 21)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Crow Wing, Mille Lacs, Morrison

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1830 (uncertain)
Birth Place: Washington D.C.
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: J.D.
City of Residence (when first elected): Crow Wing
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

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FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1848.

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Total Days Served: 1133

SESSIONS SERVED

2nd Legislative Session (1859-1860)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 12/7/1859
Body: Senate
District: 21
Elected: 10/12/1858
Residence: Crow Wing
Term of Office: 12/7/1859 to 1/7/1861
Oath Date: 12/7/1859
Counties Represented: Crow Wing, Mille Lacs, Morrison
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Indian Affairs
  • Internal Improvements
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

1st Legislative Session (1857-1858)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 12/2/1857
Body: House
District: 21
Elected: 10/13/1857
Residence: Crow Wing
Term of Office: 12/2/1857 to 12/6/1859
Oath Date: 12/3/1857
Counties Represented: Crow Wing, Mille Lacs, Morrison
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Incorporations (Chair)
  • Printing
Session Notes: He was sworn in on December 3, 1857. An 1858-59 session was not held due to the protracted session of 1857-58. (Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1872, p. 66) Thus, even though the first session was adjourned on August 12, 1858; the term end date for it is listed as the day before the second legislative session's start date.
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