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William E. "W.E." Harris
Senate 1868-69 (District 15)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Dodge, Mower
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1832 (uncertain)
Birth Place:
New York
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
W.E.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Hamilton
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 1861.
Body:
Senate
District:
15
Elected:
11/5/1867
Residence:
Hamilton
Term of Office:
1/7/1868 to 1/3/1870
Oath Date:
1/7/1868
Counties Represented:
Dodge, Mower
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Agriculture and Manufactures (Chair)
-
Printing
-
Public Buildings and Grounds (Chair)
-
Railroads
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Body:
Senate
District:
15
Elected:
11/5/1867
Residence:
Hamilton
Term of Office:
1/7/1868 to 1/3/1870
Oath Date:
1/7/1868
Counties Represented:
Dodge, Mower
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Agriculture and Manufactures
-
Indian Affairs (Chair)
-
Printing
-
Public Buildings (Chair)
-
Railroads and Railroad Land Grants
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.