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Ferris, Allen F. "Allan, Allan L., Allan F., A.E., A.F., A.L., Al"

House 1895-98 (District 46); House 1899-1902 (District 48); Senate 1903 (District 48)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Crow Wing, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Todd

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 7/22/1865
Birth Place: Pennysburg, New York
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 9/7/1903
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: Allan, Allan L., Allan F., A.E., A.F., A.L., Al
City of Residence (when first elected): Brainerd
Occupation (when first elected): President; First National Bank, Brainerd

EDUCATION

Minnesota Common Schools; Elementary School;
Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota; Attended College; 2 years

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Council/Aldermen: Brainerd, Minnesota (City Council); 18?? to 18?? [Elected]
Municipal Board/Commission: Brainerd, Minnesota (City Board of Trade, Secretary); 18?? to 18??
County Board/Commissioner: Minnesota State Game and Fish Commission/Board (He was the Board's first Secretary, Appointed by Governor Merriam); 05/1891 to 18?? [Appointed]

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Married
Children: One child: Frank (son)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He came from New York to Brainerd, Minnesota in 1872, with his parents.

Total Days Served: 3164

SESSIONS SERVED

33rd Legislative Session (1903-1904)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 48
Elected: 11/4/1902
Residence: Brainerd
Term of Office: 1/6/1903 to 9/7/1903 (unfinished term)
Counties Represented: Crow Wing, Morrison
Occupation: President; First National Bank, Brainerd
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Banks and Banking
  • Game and Game Laws
  • Logs and Lumber
  • Mines and Minerals
  • Public Lands (Chair)
  • Railroads
  • Taxes and Tax Laws
  • Towns and Counties
Reason for unfinished term: Death

32nd Legislative Session (1901-1902)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 48
Elected: 11/6/1900
Residence: Brainerd
Term of Office: 1/8/1901 to 1/5/1903
Counties Represented: Crow Wing, Morrison
Occupation: President; First National Bank, Brainerd
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Banks and Banking
  • Corporations Other Than Municipal
  • Railroads (Chair)
  • Taxes and Tax Laws

31st Legislative Session (1899-1900)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 48
Elected: 11/8/1898
Residence: Brainerd
Term of Office: 1/3/1899 to 1/7/1901
Counties Represented: Crow Wing, Morrison
Occupation: President; First National Bank, Brainerd
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Banks and Banking
  • Game and Fish Laws
  • Legislative Expenses
  • Public Lands
  • Railroads (Chair)
  • Taxes and Tax Laws
  • Temperance Legislation

30th Legislative Session (1897-1898)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 46
Elected: 11/3/1896
Residence: Brainerd
Term of Office: 1/5/1897 to 1/2/1899
Counties Represented: Crow Wing, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Todd
Occupation: President; First National Bank, Brainerd
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Banks
  • Game and Fish Laws
  • Logs and Lumber
  • Railroads
  • Taxes and Tax Laws
  • Temperance Legislation

29th Legislative Session (1895-1896)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 46
Elected: 11/6/1894
Residence: Brainerd
Term of Office: 1/8/1895 to 1/4/1897
Counties Represented: Crow Wing, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Todd
Occupation: President; First National Bank, Brainerd
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Banks
  • Building and Loan Associations
  • Game and Fish Laws
  • Logs and Lumber
  • Railroads (Chair)
  • State Prison and Reformatory