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Woodruff, George S. "G.H."

Sessions Served    Other Information

House 1862 (District 8)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Rice

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1825
Birth Place: Connecticut
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1918
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: G.H.
City of Residence (when first elected): Faribault
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

Toensing lists his middle initial as H. The Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1862 lists both H. and S. The St. Paul Pioneer and Democrat, January 7, 1862 lists S.

He came to Minnesota in 1855.

The St. Paul newspaper traditionally listed members who won the election with party affiliation (Democrat or Republican). In 1862 they only identified the Democrats, the assumption is that the rest were Republicans. Since he wasn't identified as a Democrat, the assumption is that he was a Republican. (St. Paul Pioneer and Democrat, January 7, 1862)

Total Days Served: 364

SESSIONS SERVED

4th Legislative Session (1862)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1862
Body: House
District: 08
Elected: 10/8/1861
Residence: Faribault
Term of Office: 1/7/1862 to 1/5/1863
Oath Date: 1/7/1862
Counties Represented: Rice
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Republican Party Notes: The St. Paul newspaper traditionally listed members who won the election with party affiliation (Democrat or Republican). In 1862 they only identified the Democrats, the assumption is that the rest were Republicans. Since he wasn't identified as a Democrat, the assumption is that he was a Republican. (St. Paul Pioneer and Democrat, January 7, 1862)
Committees:
  • Mines and Minerals
  • Railroads
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

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