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Washington Sterling Elliott

House 1893-94 (District 33)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Hennepin

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1848
Birth Place: Dixonburg, Pennsylvania
Birth County: Crawford
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1895 (uncertain)
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Minneapolis
Occupation (when first elected): Railway Employee/Former Farmer

EDUCATION

Pennsylvania Schools; At Least Elementary School;
Minnesota Schools; At Least Elementary School;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1864.

Total Days Served: 735

SESSIONS SERVED

28th Legislative Session (1893-1894)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1893
Body: House
District: 33
Elected: 11/8/1892
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/2/1893 to 1/6/1895
Oath Date: 1/3/1893
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Railway Employee/Former Farmer
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Claims
  • Incorporations Other Than Municipal
  • Manufactures