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Joseph A. "J.A." Leonard
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.
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.
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.