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Sumner W. "S.W." Farnham
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.
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.
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.