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John A. "J.A." Reed
House 1867-68 (District 17); House 1873 (District 14)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Blue Earth, Watonwan
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1831
Birth Place:
New Hampshire
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
??/??/1910
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
J.A.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Sterling
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer
EDUCATION
Academic Education; At Least Elementary School;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Military:
5th Iowa Cavalry (Brackett's Battalion and Sully's Expedition);
18?? to 18??
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He moved to Iowa in 1855. He came to Sterling, Minnesota in 1857.
Elected:
11/5/1872
Residence:
Sterling
Term of Office:
1/7/1873 to 1/5/1874
Oath Date:
1/7/1873
Counties Represented:
Blue Earth
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Republican
Party Notes: His party affiliation was provided by The Fifteenth Legislature of Minnesota, 1873.
Committees:
-
Joint University and University Lands
-
Public Accounts and Expenditures
-
Reform School (Chair)
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Elected:
11/5/1867
Residence:
Sterling
Term of Office:
1/7/1868 to 1/4/1869
Oath Date:
1/7/1868
Counties Represented:
Blue Earth, Watonwan
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Education (Chair)
-
Railroads
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Elected:
11/6/1866
Residence:
Sterling
Term of Office:
1/8/1867 to 1/6/1868
Oath Date:
1/8/1867
Counties Represented:
Blue Earth, Watonwan
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Education
-
Military Affairs
-
Rules and Joint Rules (Chair)
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
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