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Owen J. "O.J." Evans

House 1885-86 (District 30)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Hennepin

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1840
Birth Place: New York
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1916
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: O.J.
City of Residence (when first elected): Minneapolis
Occupation (when first elected): Physician

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1865.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

24th Legislative Session (1885-1886)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1885
Body: House
District: 30
Elected: 11/4/1884
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/6/1885 to 1/3/1887
Oath Date: 1/6/1885
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Physician
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Hospital for Insane
  • Joint University (Chair)
  • State Library
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.