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Harris, William E. "W.E."

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.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

11th Legislative Session (1869)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 15
Elected: 11/5/1867
Residence: Hamilton
Term of Office: 1/7/1868 to 1/3/1870
Counties Represented: Dodge, Mower
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Agriculture and Manufactures (Chair)
  • Printing
  • Public Buildings and Grounds (Chair)
  • Railroads

10th Legislative Session (1868)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 15
Elected: 11/5/1867
Residence: Hamilton
Term of Office: 1/7/1868 to 1/3/1870
Counties Represented: Dodge, Mower
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Agriculture and Manufactures
  • Indian Affairs (Chair)
  • Printing
  • Public Buildings (Chair)
  • Railroads and Railroad Land Grants
No other information has been entered for this legislator. These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.