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Jeremiah W. "J.W." Selby
Territorial House 1852 (District 2)
Party when first elected: People's
Counties Served:
Ramsey
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1812
Birth Place:
Ohio
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
??/??/1855
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
J.W.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Saint Paul
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer/Real Estate Purchaser
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
School Board/Administration:
St. Paul, Minnesota (Board of Education);
1861 to 1863
County Board/Commissioner:
Ramsey County, Minnesota (County Commissioner);
1862 to 1862
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He moved to St. Paul, Minnesota in 1849.
He is listed as a member of the People's Ticket in the 1851 election. (A History of the City of St. Paul to 1875, 1983 edition, by J. Fletcher Williams, p. 317)
Body:
Territorial House
District:
02
Elected:
10/14/1851
Residence:
Saint Paul
Term of Office:
1/7/1852 to 1/4/1853
Oath Date:
1/7/1852
Counties Represented:
Ramsey
Occupation:
Farmer/Real Estate Purchaser
Party:
People's
Party Notes: He is listed as a member of the People's Ticket in the 1851 election. (A History of the City of St. Paul to 1875, 1983 edition, by J. Fletcher Williams, p. 317)
Committees:
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Agriculture and Manufactures (Chair)
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Engrossed Bills
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Enrolled Bills
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.