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Henry H. "H.H." Wells
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.
Body:
Senate
District:
42
Elected:
11/4/1884
Residence:
Morris
Term of Office:
1/6/1885 to 1/3/1887
(Special Election)
Oath Date:
1/6/1885
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:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain. He was elected in a special election due to the death of C. F. Washburn. He was sworn in on January 6, 1885.
Elected:
11/7/1882
Residence:
Morris
Term of Office:
1/2/1883 to 1/5/1885
Oath Date:
1/2/1883
Counties Represented:
Big Stone, Grant, Stevens, Traverse
Occupation:
Banker
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Banks
-
Public Accounts and Expenditures
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
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