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Andrew Railson

House 1871 (District 6); Senate 1872-73 (District 40); House 1893-94 (District 41)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Chippewa, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Monongalia (defunct), Swift, Wright

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1833
Birth Place: Kroedsherad
Birth County: Buskerud
Birth Country: Norway
Date of Death: ??/??/1915
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Norway Lake
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

EDUCATION

Minnesota Public Schools; At Least Elementary School;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Postmaster: St. Paul to Breckenridge, Minnesota (Mail Agent, 5 years); 18?? to 18??
Postmaster: Norway, Minnesota; 18?? to 18??
County Government: Kandiyohi County, Minnesota (County Treasurer, 5 years); 18?? to 18??
U.S. Executive Branch: United States Land Office, Redwood Falls, Minnesota (Receiver); 1884 to 1887 [Appointed]

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Bertha Johnson
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Wisconsin in 1850. He moved to a homestead in Minnesota in 1856.

Total Days Served: 1834

SESSIONS SERVED

28th Legislative Session (1893-1894)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1893
Body: House
District: 41
Elected: 11/8/1892
Residence: Lake Andrew
Term of Office: 1/2/1893 to 1/6/1895
Oath Date: 1/3/1893
Counties Represented: Kandiyohi
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Education
  • Grain and Warehouse
  • Soldiers Home
  • Towns and Counties

15th Legislative Session (1873)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1873
Body: Senate
District: 40
Elected: 11/7/1871
Residence: Norway Lake
Term of Office: 1/2/1872 to 1/5/1874
Oath Date: 1/2/1872
Counties Represented: Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Swift
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Republican Party Notes: His party affiliation was provided by The Fifteenth Legislature of Minnesota, 1873.
Committees:
  • Elections (Chair)
  • Public Buildings
  • State Prison
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

14th Legislative Session (1872)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1872
Body: Senate
District: 40
Elected: 11/7/1871
Residence: Norway Lake
Term of Office: 1/2/1872 to 1/5/1874
Oath Date: 1/2/1872
Counties Represented: Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Swift
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Republican Party Notes: His party affiliation was provided by The Fifteenth Legislature of Minnesota, 1873.
Committees:
  • Elections (Chair)
  • Public Buildings
  • State Prison
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

13th Legislative Session (1871)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1871
Body: House
District: 06
Elected: 11/8/1870
Residence: Norway Lake
Term of Office: 1/3/1871 to 1/1/1872
Oath Date: 1/3/1871
Counties Represented: Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Monongalia (defunct), Wright
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Emigration
  • Indian Affairs
  • Roads, Bridges and Navigable Streams (Chair)
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

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