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Severance, Erasmus C. "E.C."

Senate 1885-86 (District 13)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Dodge

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 10/12/1829
Birth Place: , Pennsylvania
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 6/15/1904
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: E.C.
City of Residence (when first elected): Mantorville
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

EDUCATION

Studied Law; 1855

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Amanda Arnold (married September 28, 1859)
Children: Two children: Cordenio and Caroline
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1855.

He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Mantorville, Minnesota.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

24th Legislative Session (1885-1886) (second half of Senate term)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 13
Elected: 11/6/1883
Residence: Mantorville
Term of Office: 1/6/1885 to 1/3/1887 (Special Election)
Counties Represented: Dodge
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Banks
  • Federal Relations
  • Immigration (Chair)
  • State Reform School
  • Tree Culture and Fuel
Session Notes: He was elected in a special election due to the death of James McLaughlin. He was sworn in on January 6, 1885.

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