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Charles Fox "Chas, C. F." Washburn

House 1881-82 (District 39); Senate 1883-84 (District 42)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Big Stone, Grant, Pope, Stevens, Traverse

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 2/19/1849
Birth Place: , Maine
Birth County: Penobscot
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 7/10/1884
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: Chas, C. F.
City of Residence (when first elected): Herman
Occupation (when first elected): Banker

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Single
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
William Drew Washburn, Sr.  - Uncle
William Drew Washburn, Jr.  - Cousin

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1873.

His father was Governor Israel Washburn, Jr. who was Governor of Maine from 1861-1863.

He is buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, Bangor, Maine.

Total Days Served: 1284

SESSIONS SERVED

23rd Legislative Session (1883-1884)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1883
Body: Senate
District: 42
Elected: 11/7/1882
Residence: Herman
Term of Office: 1/2/1883 to 7/10/1884 (unfinished term)
Oath Date: 1/2/1883
Counties Represented: Big Stone, Grant, Stevens, Traverse
Occupation: Banker
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Federal Relations
  • Geological and Natural History Survey
  • Joint University and University Lands (Chair)
  • Normal Schools
Reason for unfinished term: Death
Session Notes: Henry H. Wells served the second half of his term. From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

22nd Legislative Session (1881-1882)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/1881
Body: House
District: 39
Elected: 11/2/1880
Residence: Herman
Term of Office: 1/4/1881 to 1/1/1883
Oath Date: 1/4/1881
Counties Represented: Big Stone, Grant, Pope, Stevens
Occupation: Banker
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Incorporations
  • Insurance Companies
  • Towns and Counties
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

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