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Wells, Henry H. "H.H."

House 1883-84 (District 42); Senate 1885-86 (District 42)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Big Stone, Grant, Stevens, Traverse

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 7/9/1851
Birth Place: , Ontario
Birth County:
Birth Country: Canada
Date of Death: 1/24/1936
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: H.H.
City of Residence (when first elected): Morris
Occupation (when first elected): Banker

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Clara Wolff (Married in 1876)
Children: Two children: Aimee and Cora (daughters)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1869.

He is buried at Summit Cemetery, Morris, Minnesota.

Total Days Served: 1463

SESSIONS SERVED

24th Legislative Session (1885-1886) (second half of Senate term)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 42
Elected: 11/4/1884
Residence: Morris
Term of Office: 1/6/1885 to 1/3/1887 (Special Election)
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
  • Normal Schools
Session Notes: He was elected in a special election due to the death of C. F. Washburn. He was sworn in on January 6, 1885.

23rd Legislative Session (1883-1884)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 42
Elected: 11/7/1882
Residence: Morris
Term of Office: 1/2/1883 to 1/5/1885
Counties Represented: Big Stone, Grant, Stevens, Traverse
Occupation: Banker
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Banks
  • Public Accounts and Expenditures

Articles & Books About

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