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    Reiner, Joel K. "J.K."

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    Senate 1857-58 (District 1); Senate 1861-62 (District 2)

    Party when first elected:  Not Available

    Counties Served:  Chisago, Kanabec, Pine, Washington

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: ??/??/1812
    Birth Place: Pennsylvania
    Birth County:
    Birth Country: United States
    Date of Death: ??/??/1874
    Gender: Male
    Religion:
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names: J.K.
    City of Residence (when first elected): Stillwater
    Occupation (when first elected): Physician

    EDUCATION

    Studied Medicine;

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

    GENERAL NOTES

    He lived in Collinsville, Illinois before he came to Stillwater, Minnesota in 1852 or 1853.

    The St. Paul newspaper traditionally listed members who won the election with party affiliation (Democrat or Republican). In 1862 they only identified the Democrats, the assumption is that the rest were Republicans. Since he wasn't identified as a Democrat, the assumption is that he was a Republican. (St. Paul Pioneer and Democrat, January 7, 1862)

    He died from blood poisoning which he contracted while performing a hand amputation on a patient.

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    Total Days Served: 1463

    SESSIONS SERVED

    4th Legislative Session (1862)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 02
    Elected: 11/6/1860
    Residence: Marine
    Term of Office: 1/8/1861 to 1/5/1863
    Counties Represented: Chisago, Kanabec, Pine, Washington
    Occupation: Physician
    Party: Republican Party Notes: The St. Paul newspaper traditionally listed members who won the election with party affiliation (Democrat or Republican). In 1862 they only identified the Democrats, the assumption is that the rest were Republicans. Since he wasn't identified as a Democrat, the assumption is that he was a Republican. (St. Paul Pioneer and Democrat, January 7, 1862)
    Committees:
    • Printing (Chair)
    • Public Buildings
    • Railroads and Railroad Grants
    • State Prison
    • Ways and Means (Chair)

    3rd Legislative Session (1861)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 02
    Elected: 11/6/1860
    Residence: Marine
    Term of Office: 1/8/1861 to 1/5/1863
    Counties Represented: Chisago, Kanabec, Pine, Washington
    Occupation: Medical Doctor
    Party: Republican Party Notes: The St. Paul newspaper traditionally listed members who won the election with party affiliation (Democrat or Republican). In 1862 they only identified the Democrats, the assumption is that the rest were Republicans. Since he wasn't identified as a Democrat, the assumption is that he was a Republican. (St. Paul Pioneer and Democrat, January 7, 1862)
    Committees:
    • Printing (Chair)
    • Railroads and Railroad Grants
    • State Prison
    • Ways and Means (Chair)

    1st Legislative Session (1857-1858)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 01
    Elected: 10/13/1857
    Residence: Stillwater
    Term of Office: 12/2/1857 to 12/6/1859
    Counties Represented: Washington
    Occupation: Physician
    Party: Not Available
    Committees:
    • Agriculture and Manufactures
    • Printing
    Session Notes: He was sworn in on December 7, 1857 and subscribed to the oath of office on December 8, 1857. An 1858-59 session was not held due to the protracted session of 1857-58. (Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1872, p. 66) Thus, even though the first session was adjourned on August 12, 1858; the term end date for it is listed as the day before the second legislative session's start date.
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    OTHER INFORMATION

    Photographs
    Joel K. Reiner of Stillwater, member of the First State Legislature (ca. 1858) From the Minnesota Historical Society's Visual Resources Database


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