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David A. "D.A." Lydiard
House 1883-84 (District 29); House 1899-1900 (District 43)
Party when first elected: Not Available
Counties Served:
Hennepin
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1835
Birth Place:
Nova Scotia
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Canada
Date of Death:
??/??/1912
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
D.A.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Long Lake
Occupation (when first elected):
Merchant
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 1854.
Elected:
11/8/1898
Residence:
Long Lake
Term of Office:
1/2/1899 to 1/6/1901
Oath Date:
1/3/1899
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Grain and Warehouse
-
Temperance Legislation
-
Towns and Counties
Elected:
11/7/1882
Residence:
Long Lake
Term of Office:
1/2/1883 to 1/5/1885
Oath Date:
1/2/1883
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation:
Merchant
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Education
-
Towns and Counties
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.