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David A. "D.A." Secombe

Republican Constitutional Convention 1857 (District 3); House 1859-60 (District 23)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Hennepin

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1827
Birth Place: New Hampshire
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1892
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: D.A.
City of Residence (when first elected): Saint Anthony
Occupation (when first elected): Lawyer

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Territorial Republican Constitutional Convention: 3rd Council District, Minnesota Territory; 07/13/1857 to 08/29/1857

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

His party affiliation was taken from the fact that he served on the Republican Constitutional Convention.

He came to Minnesota in 1851.

Total Days Served: 398

SESSIONS SERVED

2nd Legislative Session (1859-1860)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 12/7/1859
Body: House
District: 23
Elected: 10/11/1859
Residence: Saint Anthony
Term of Office: 12/7/1859 to 1/7/1861
Oath Date: 12/7/1859
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Lawyer
Party: Republican Party Notes: His party affiliation was taken from the fact that he served on the Republican Constitutional Convention.
Committees:
  • Currency (Chair)
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.