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Eli F. Lewis

House 1867 (District 21)

Party when first elected:  Democratic

Counties Served:  Carver

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1820 (uncertain)
Birth Place: New York
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Watertown
Occupation (when first elected): Manufacturer

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
Isaac I. Lewis  - Brother

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1846.

Total Days Served: 364

SESSIONS SERVED

9th Legislative Session (1867)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1867
Body: House
District: 21
Elected: 11/6/1866
Residence: Watertown
Term of Office: 1/8/1867 to 1/6/1868
Oath Date: 1/8/1867
Counties Represented: Carver
Occupation: Manufacturer
Party: Democratic
Committees:
  • Agriculture and Manufactures
  • Charitable Institutions
  • Commerce
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.