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Hayden, Wentworth

Sessions Served    Other Information

Territorial House 1857 (District 11); Republican Constitutional Convention 1857 (District 11); House 1861 (District 5)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Carver, Davis (defunct), Hennepin

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1813
Birth Place: Maine
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1886
Gender: Male
Religion: Baptist
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Champlin
Occupation (when first elected): Clergyman/Farmer

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Territorial Republican Constitutional Convention: 11th Council District, Minnesota Territory; 07/13/1857 to 08/29/1857

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

Minnesota Convention Debates, 1857 lists Anoka as a city when elected.

He came to Minnesota in 1854.

His party affiliation was taken from the fact that he served on the Republican Constitutional Convention.

Religion provided by the Minnesota Historical Society's Visual Resources Database.

Total Days Served: 693

SESSIONS SERVED

3rd Legislative Session (1861)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1861
Body: House
District: 05
Elected: 11/6/1860
Residence: Champlin
Term of Office: 1/8/1861 to 1/6/1862
Oath Date: 1/8/1861
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Republican Party Notes: His party affiliation was taken from the fact that he served on the Republican Constitutional Convention.
Committees:
  • Rules and Joint Rules
  • State Library (Chair)
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

8th Territorial Legislative Session (1857)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1857
Body: Territorial House
District: 11
Elected: 10/14/1856
Residence: Champlin
Term of Office: 1/7/1857 to 12/1/1857
Oath Date: 1/7/1857
Counties Represented: Carver, Davis (defunct), Hennepin
Occupation: Clergyman/Farmer
Party: Republican Party Notes: His party affiliation was taken from the fact that he served on the Republican Constitutional Convention.
Committees:
  • Elections
  • Estates and Escheats (Chair)
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

OTHER INFORMATION

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