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Samuel W. "S.W." Furber

House 1863 (District 2)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Chisago, Kanabec, Pine, Washington

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1819
Birth Place: New Hampshire
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: S.W.
City of Residence (when first elected): Cottage Grove
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1857.

He was elected to the Board of Directors of the Farmers Mutual Insurance Company in 1877.

Total Days Served: 364

SESSIONS SERVED

5th Legislative Session (1863)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1863
Body: House
District: 02
Elected: 11/4/1862
Residence: Cottage Grove
Term of Office: 1/6/1863 to 1/4/1864
Oath Date: 1/6/1863
Counties Represented: Chisago, Kanabec, Pine, Washington
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Claims
  • Commerce
  • Public Lands (Chair)
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.