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Thomas C. "T.C." Porter
House 1881-82 (District 32); House 1883-86 (District 33)
Party when first elected: Not Available
Counties Served:
Sherburne, Wright
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1826
Birth Place:
Pennsylvania
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
T.C.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Clearwater
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 1847.
Elected:
11/4/1884
Residence:
Clearwater
Term of Office:
1/6/1885 to 1/3/1887
Oath Date:
1/6/1885
Counties Represented:
Sherburne, Wright
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Joint Taxes and Tax Laws
-
Public Buildings (Chair)
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Elected:
11/7/1882
Residence:
Clearwater
Term of Office:
1/2/1883 to 1/5/1885
Oath Date:
1/2/1883
Counties Represented:
Sherburne, Wright
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Joint University and University Lands
-
Public Buildings (Chair)
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Elected:
11/2/1880
Residence:
Clearwater
Term of Office:
1/4/1881 to 1/1/1883
Oath Date:
1/4/1881
Counties Represented:
Wright
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Engrossment
-
Roads, Bridges and Navigable Streams
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.