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Hollister, William L. "Wm., W.L."

Senate 1883-84 (District 3); House 1907-08 (District 6)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Mower

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 1/9/1837
Birth Place: , New York
Birth County: Schoharie
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 2/25/1921
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: Wm., W.L.
City of Residence (when first elected): Austin
Occupation (when first elected): Physician

EDUCATION

Albany Medical School, New York; Medical Degree; 1860

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

County Board/Commissioner: Mower County, Minnesota (County Commissioner); [Dates Unknown]
Military: (Examining Surgeon for Recruits, 2 years); 1??? to 1???
U.S. Executive Branch: United States Revenue (Revenue Agent); 05/1883 to 1???

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Mary E. Beatty (married January 9, 1862)
Children: One child: Lansing (son)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1867 or 1868.

He is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Austin, Minnesota.

Total Days Served: 864

SESSIONS SERVED

35th Legislative Session (1907-1908)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 06
Elected: 11/6/1906
Residence: Austin
Term of Office: 1/7/1907 to 1/3/1909
Counties Represented: Mower
Occupation: Practicing Medicine/Present Health Officer, City of Austin
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Education
  • Municipal Legislation
  • Printing
  • Public Health and Pure Food
  • Public Parks

23rd Legislative Session (1883-1884)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 03
Elected: 11/7/1882
Residence: Austin
Term of Office: 1/2/1883 to 5/17/1883 (unfinished term)
Counties Represented: Mower
Occupation: Physician
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Engrossment (Chair)
  • Military Affairs
  • Public Lands
  • Railroads
Reason for unfinished term: Appointed to other office
Session Notes: His official term end date is uncertain since we do not know when he left office. Newspapers in mid-May report that he accepted the role of internal revenue agent. The date listed is the date of the first newspaper report. His term was finished by W.T. Wilkins.

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