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Farnham, Sumner W. "S.W."

Sessions Served    Other Information

Territorial House 1852 (District 3); Territorial House 1856 (District 3)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1820
Birth Place: Maine
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1900
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: S.W.
City of Residence (when first elected): Saint Anthony Falls
Occupation (when first elected): Lumberman/Banker, Opened the First One in St. Anthony

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Stillwater, Minnesota in 1848. He later moved to St. Anthony, Minnesota.

Total Days Served: 735

SESSIONS SERVED

7th Territorial Legislative Session (1856)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1856
Body: Territorial House
District: 03
Elected: 10/9/1855
Residence: Saint Anthony Falls
Term of Office: 1/2/1856 to 1/6/1857
Oath Date: 1/2/1856
Counties Represented: Hennepin, Ramsey
Occupation: Lumberman/Banker, Opened the First One in St. Anthony
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Lumber Interest (Chair)
  • University Lands
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

3rd Territorial Legislative Session (1852)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1852
Body: Territorial House
District: 03
Elected: 10/14/1851
Residence: Saint Anthony Falls
Term of Office: 1/7/1852 to 1/4/1853
Oath Date: 1/7/1852
Counties Represented: Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey
Occupation: Lumberman/Banker, Opened the First One in St. Anthony
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Corporations
  • Internal Improvements (Chair)
  • Printing
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

OTHER INFORMATION

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