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Charles W. "C.W." Nash

Senate 1862-63 (District 7)

Party when first elected:  Democratic

Counties Served:  Dakota

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1829
Birth Place: New York
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: C.W.
City of Residence (when first elected): Hastings
Occupation (when first elected): Lawyer

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 1859.

He was identified as a Democrat. (St. Paul Pioneer and Democrat, January 7, 1862)

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

5th Legislative Session (1863)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1863
Body: Senate
District: 07
Elected: 10/8/1861
Residence: Hastings
Term of Office: 1/7/1862 to 1/4/1864
Oath Date: 1/7/1862
Counties Represented: Dakota
Occupation: Lawyer
Party: Democratic Party Notes: He was identified as a Democrat. (St. Paul Pioneer and Democrat, January 7, 1862)
Committees:
  • Enrollment
  • Federal Relations
  • Joint Taxes and Tax Laws Special
  • Judiciary
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

4th Legislative Session (1862)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1862
Body: Senate
District: 07
Elected: 10/8/1861
Residence: Hastings
Term of Office: 1/7/1862 to 1/4/1864
Oath Date: 1/7/1862
Counties Represented: Dakota
Occupation: Lawyer
Party: Democratic Party Notes: He was identified as a Democrat. (St. Paul Pioneer and Democrat, January 7, 1862)
Committees:
  • Enrollment
  • Federal Relations
  • Judiciary
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.