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Thomas J. "T.J." Hunt

House 1859-60 (District 13); House 1861 (District 15); House 1869 (District 15)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Dodge, Mower

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1829
Birth Place: Vermont
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1922
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: T.J.
City of Residence (when first elected): Concord
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 1857.

Total Days Served: 1126

SESSIONS SERVED

11th Legislative Session (1869)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/1869
Body: House
District: 15
Elected: 11/3/1868
Residence: Ellington
Term of Office: 1/5/1869 to 1/3/1870
Oath Date: 1/5/1869
Counties Represented: Dodge, Mower
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Agriculture and Manufactures (Chair)
  • Education
  • Ways and Means
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

3rd Legislative Session (1861)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1861
Body: House
District: 15
Elected: 11/6/1860
Residence: Concord
Term of Office: 1/8/1861 to 1/6/1862
Oath Date: 1/8/1861
Counties Represented: Dodge, Mower
Occupation: Farmer/Surveyor
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Railroads
  • Rules and Joint Rules (Chair)
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

2nd Legislative Session (1859-1860)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 12/7/1859
Body: House
District: 13
Elected: 10/11/1859
Residence: Concord
Term of Office: 12/7/1859 to 1/7/1861
Oath Date: 12/7/1859
Counties Represented: Dodge, Mower
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Constitution and Constitutional Reform
  • Towns and Counties
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.