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Felton, William "Wm."

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House 1873 (District 41)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Becker, Beltrami, Clay, Otter Tail, Pembina (defunct), Polk, Todd, Traverse, Wadena, Wilkin

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1835
Birth Place: Ohio
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: Wm.
City of Residence (when first elected): Breckenridge
Occupation (when first elected): Merchant/Formerly Taught School/Former Lumber Business/Former Farmer

EDUCATION

Ohio Wesleyan University; Attended College;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

County Government: Wilkin County, Minnesota (Treasurer); 18?? to 18??
Military: 90th Ohio (Major); 18?? to 18??

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1871.

His party affiliation was provided by The Fifteenth Legislature of Minnesota, 1873.

Total Days Served: 364

SESSIONS SERVED

15th Legislative Session (1873)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1873
Body: House
District: 41
Elected: 11/5/1872
Residence: Breckenridge
Term of Office: 1/7/1873 to 1/5/1874
Oath Date: 1/7/1873
Counties Represented: Becker, Beltrami, Clay, Otter Tail, Pembina (defunct), Polk, Todd, Traverse, Wadena, Wilkin
Occupation: Merchant/Formerly Taught School/Former Lumber Business/Former Farmer
Party: Republican Party Notes: His party affiliation was provided by The Fifteenth Legislature of Minnesota, 1873.
Committees:
  • Joint Printing (Chair)
  • Public Lands
  • Roads, Bridges, and Navigable Streams
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

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