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Washington Muzzy
House 1885-86 (District 43)
Party when first elected: Farmer-Alliance
Counties Served:
Otter Tail
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
9/10/1828
Birth Place:
New York
Birth County:
Oswego
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
4/27/1898
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Baptist
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Otter Tail City
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Military:
Minnesota 4th Regiment, Company H (Civil War);
[Dates Unknown]
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Eunice Amanda
Children:
Six children: Lucy Lavina Miner (daughter)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He moved to Minnesota in May 1857.
He established the Montana Farmer agricultural magazine in 1893; he served as the editor.
He died in Cook County, Illinois.
Some biographical information provided by a relative.
Elected:
11/4/1884
Residence:
Otter Tail City
Term of Office:
1/6/1885 to 1/3/1887
Oath Date:
1/6/1885
Counties Represented:
Otter Tail
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Farmer-Alliance
Committees:
-
Grain Inspection
-
Military Affairs
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.