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James Kennedy

House 1881-82 (District 20)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Dakota

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1843 (uncertain)
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country: Ireland
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Rosemount
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

His birth year is also listed as 1844.

He came to Minnesota in 1854.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

22nd Legislative Session (1881-1882)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/1881
Body: House
District: 20
Elected: 11/2/1880
Residence: Rosemount
Term of Office: 1/4/1881 to 1/1/1883
Oath Date: 1/4/1881
Counties Represented: Dakota
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Agriculture and Manufactures
  • Roads, Bridges and Navigable Streams
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.