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Ruckoldt, G. A.

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Senate 1872-73 (District 32)

Party when first elected: Not Available

Counties Served: Wright

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1833

Birth Place: Saxony

Birth County:

Birth Country: Germany

Date of Death:

Gender: Male

Religion:

Reported Minority: None Reported

Other Names:

Alternate Spelling of Last Name: Buckholdt,Ruckholdt,Ruckholt

City of Residence (when first elected): Rockford

Occupation (when first elected): Farmer/Former Hatter

EDUCATION

At Least Elementary School; Educated at Higher Schools

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

Toensing lists his last name as Ruckoldt. The Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1873 lists Ruckoldt, Ruckholdt, and Ruckholt. The Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1872 lists both Ruckoldt and Buckholdt.

He came to Connecticut in 1847. He moved to New York City. He moved to Wright County, Minnesota in 1857.

He was a member of the Democratic Party.

Total Days Served: 735

SESSIONS SERVED

15th Legislative Session (1873)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/7/1873

Body: Senate

District: 32

Elected: 11/7/1871

Residence: Rockford

Term of Office: 1/2/1872 to 1/5/1874
Oath Date: 1/2/1872

Counties Represented: Wright

Occupation: Farmer

Party: Not Available

Committees:

Agriculture
Immigration
Printing
State Prison

14th Legislative Session (1872)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/2/1872