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Sawyer, Caleb

Sessions Served    Other Information

House 1867-68 (District 12)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Olmsted

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 10/9/1806
Birth Place: , New Hampshire
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 3/14/1881
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Elgin
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 1856.

He is buried in Elgin Cemetery in Wabasha County, Minnesota.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

10th Legislative Session (1868)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1868
Body: House
District: 12
Elected: 11/5/1867
Residence: Elgin
Term of Office: 1/7/1868 to 1/4/1869
Oath Date: 1/7/1868
Counties Represented: Olmsted
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Insurance
  • Joint Taxes and Tax Laws
  • Public Lands (Chair)
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

9th Legislative Session (1867)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1867
Body: House
District: 12
Elected: 11/6/1866
Residence: Elgin
Term of Office: 1/8/1867 to 1/6/1868
Oath Date: 1/8/1867
Counties Represented: Olmsted
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Banks
  • Public Buildings (Chair)
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

OTHER INFORMATION

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