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Thomas Cowan
Senate 1857-60 (District 17)
Party when first elected: Not Available
Counties Served:
Brown, Nicollet
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1821
Birth Place:
St. Andrews,
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Scotland
Date of Death:
8/1/1863
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
| Alternate Spelling of Last Name: Cowen |
City of Residence (when first elected):
Traverse des Sioux
Occupation (when first elected):
Attorney
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
County Government:
Nicollet County (Register of Deeds);
1855 to ?
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Minnesota in 1854.
He died at Traverse des Sioux.
Body:
Senate
District:
17
Elected:
10/12/1858
Residence:
Traverse des Sioux
Term of Office:
12/7/1859 to 1/7/1861
Oath Date:
12/7/1859
Counties Represented:
Brown, Nicollet
Occupation:
Attorney
Party:
Not Available
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Body:
Senate
District:
17
Elected:
10/13/1857
Residence:
Traverse des Sioux
Term of Office:
12/2/1857 to 12/6/1859
Oath Date:
12/2/1857
Counties Represented:
Brown, Nicollet
Occupation:
Attorney
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
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Internal Improvements
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Public Buildings
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Ways and Means (Chair)
Session Notes:
He was sworn in on December 7, 1857 and subscribed to the oath of office on December 8, 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.
Articles & Books About
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Obituary, St. Paul Pioneer, August 8, 1863, p. 1.