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John L. "J.L." Wilson

Territorial House 1856-57 (District 5); House 1870 (District 3)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Aitkin, Becker, Benton, Buchanan (defunct), Carlton, Cass, Clay, Crow Wing, Douglas, Itasca, Lake, Morrison, Otter Tail, Pembina (defunct), Polk, Pope, St. Louis, Stearns, Todd, Wadena, Wilkin, Wright

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1820
Birth Place: Maine
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1910
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: J.L.
City of Residence (when first elected): Saint Cloud
Occupation (when first elected): Architect

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Married
Children: At least One child: Augusta (daughter)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
Joseph P. Wilson  - Brother

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1851.

He was one of the founders of St. Cloud, Minnesota.

He was a founder of St. Augusta Village, Minnesota.

Total Days Served: 1064

SESSIONS SERVED

12th Legislative Session (1870)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/1870
Body: House
District: 03
Elected: 11/2/1869
Residence: Saint Cloud
Term of Office: 1/4/1870 to 1/2/1871
Oath Date: 1/4/1870
Counties Represented: Aitkin, Becker, Buchanan (defunct), Carlton, Cass, Clay, Crow Wing, Douglas, Itasca, Lake, Morrison, Otter Tail, Pembina (defunct), Polk, Pope, Pope, St. Louis, Stearns, Todd, Wadena, Wilkin
Occupation: Mechanic
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Incorporations
  • Railroads
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

8th Territorial Legislative Session (1857)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1857
Body: Territorial House
District: 05
Elected: 10/14/1856
Residence: Saint Cloud
Term of Office: 1/7/1857 to 12/1/1857
Oath Date: 1/7/1857
Counties Represented: Benton, Cass, Morrison, Stearns, Todd, Wright
Occupation: Architect
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Ferries Special (Chair)
  • Science and Literature
  • Territorial Expenditures
  • Territorial Roads Special (Chair)
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

7th Territorial Legislative Session (1856)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1856
Body: Territorial House
District: 05
Elected: 10/9/1855
Residence: Saint Cloud
Term of Office: 1/2/1856 to 1/6/1857
Oath Date: 1/2/1856
Counties Represented: Benton, Cass, Morrison, Stearns, Todd, Wright
Occupation: Architect
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Incorporations
  • Territorial Affairs (Chair)
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

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