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Benjamin A. "B.A." Lowell

Senate 1865-66 (District 16)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Freeborn, Steele, Waseca

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1818
Birth Place: Maine
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: B.A.
City of Residence (when first elected): Wilton
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 1858.

Total Days Served: 735

SESSIONS SERVED

8th Legislative Session (1866)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1866
Body: Senate
District: 16
Elected: 11/8/1864
Residence: Wilton
Term of Office: 1/3/1865 to 1/7/1867
Oath Date: 1/3/1865
Counties Represented: Freeborn, Steele, Waseca
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Elections (Chair)
  • Emigration
  • Military Affairs
  • Public Lands
  • Towns and Counties (Chair)
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

7th Legislative Session (1865)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1865
Body: Senate
District: 16
Elected: 11/8/1864
Residence: Wilton
Term of Office: 1/3/1865 to 1/7/1867
Oath Date: 1/3/1865
Counties Represented: Freeborn, Steele, Waseca
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Elections (Chair)
  • Emigration
  • Military Affairs
  • State Charitable Institutions
  • Towns and Counties
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.