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John N. "J.N., J.W." Graling
House 1874 (District 3); House 1879-82 (District 3)
Party when first elected: Not Available
Counties Served:
Fillmore
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1836
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Germany
Date of Death:
??/??/1928
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
J.N., J.W.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Forestville
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
Toensing lists his middle initial as N. The Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1874 lists both N. and W.
He came to Minnesota in 1856.
Elected:
11/2/1880
Residence:
Spring Valley
Term of Office:
1/4/1881 to 1/1/1883
Oath Date:
1/4/1881
Counties Represented:
Fillmore
Occupation:
Farmer/Grain Dealer
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Agriculture and Manufactures
-
Deaf and Dumb and Blind
-
Printing
-
State Library
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Elected:
11/5/1878
Residence:
Spring Valley
Term of Office:
1/7/1879 to 1/3/1881
Oath Date:
1/7/1879
Counties Represented:
Fillmore
Occupation:
Farmer/Grain Dealer
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Agriculture and Manufactures
-
Deaf, Dumb and Blind Institute
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Elected:
11/4/1873
Residence:
Forestville
Term of Office:
1/6/1874 to 1/4/1875
Oath Date:
1/6/1874
Counties Represented:
Fillmore
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Not Available
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.