Nessell, Andrew
House 1861 (District 1)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Ramsey
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
Birth Place:
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Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
| Alternate Spelling of Last Name: Nessel |
City of Residence (when first elected):
(Unknown)
Occupation (when first elected):
None Listed
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
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Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Toensing lists his last name as Nessel. The Minnesota Journal of the House, 1861, appendix lists Nessell.
His party affiliation was determined by A History of the City of Saint Paul and of the County of Ramsey, Minnesota, 1876; it lists him as a member of the Republican Party in the 1860 election.
Elected:
11/6/1860
Residence:
(Unknown)
Term of Office:
1/9/1861 to 1/6/1862
Counties Represented:
Ramsey
Occupation:
None Listed
Party:
Republican
Party Notes: His party affiliation was determined by A History of the City of Saint Paul and of the County of Ramsey, Minnesota, 1876; it lists him as a member of the Republican Party in the 1860 election.
Committees:
Session Notes:
His official term start date is uncertain due to the contested election. The date listed is the day after the regular term start date. Jefferson P. Kidder won the election by only 2 votes. His election was contested by Andrew Nessell. After a recount the majority determined that a clerical error had been made and Andrew Nessell actually won by 1 vote and was entitled to the seat.
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