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Leonard, Joseph A. "J.A."

Sessions Served    Other Information

Senate 1869-70 (District 12)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Olmsted

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1830
Birth Place: Maryland
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1908
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: J.A.
City of Residence (when first elected): Rochester
Occupation (when first elected): Editor

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 1858.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

12th Legislative Session (1870)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/1870
Body: Senate
District: 12
Elected: 11/3/1868
Residence: Rochester
Term of Office: 1/5/1869 to 1/2/1871
Oath Date: 1/5/1869
Counties Represented: Olmsted
Occupation: Editor
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Federal Relations (Chair)
  • Joint Printing (Chair)
  • Military Affairs
  • Printing (Chair)
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

11th Legislative Session (1869)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/1869
Body: Senate
District: 12
Elected: 11/3/1868
Residence: Rochester
Term of Office: 1/5/1869 to 1/2/1871
Oath Date: 1/5/1869
Counties Represented: Olmsted
Occupation: Editor
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Banks (Chair)
  • Claims (Chair)
  • Finance
  • Immigration
  • Joint Printing (Chair)
  • Printing
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

OTHER INFORMATION

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