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William H. "W.H." Grimshaw

House 1883-84 (District 30)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Hennepin

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1853
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1922
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: W.H.
City of Residence (when first elected): Minneapolis
Occupation (when first elected): Architect

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 1856.

Total Days Served: 735

SESSIONS SERVED

23rd Legislative Session (1883-1884)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1883
Body: House
District: 30
Elected: 11/7/1882
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/2/1883 to 1/5/1885
Oath Date: 1/2/1883
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Architect
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Claims
  • Joint University and University Lands (Chair)
  • Public Buildings
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.