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James H. Drake
House 1885-86 (District 26)
Party when first elected: Not Available
Counties Served:
Ramsey
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1844 (uncertain)
Birth Place:
Ohio
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Saint Paul
Occupation (when first elected):
Land Commissioner
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Minnesota in 1879.
Elected:
11/4/1884
Residence:
Saint Paul
Term of Office:
1/6/1885 to 1/3/1887
Oath Date:
1/6/1885
Counties Represented:
Ramsey
Occupation:
Land Commissioner
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Commerce
-
Finance (Chair)
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Railroads
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.