Shields, John S. "J.S."
Senate 1887-90 (District 34)
Party when first elected: Independent-No Party Affiliation
Counties Served:
Meeker
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1830 (uncertain)
Birth Place:
Ottawa
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Canada
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
J.S.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Darwin
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer
EDUCATION
Common Schools; At Least Elementary School;
Postsecondary; Civil Engineering and Architecture
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Widower
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Minnesota in 1854 or 1859.
Body: Senate
District: 34
Elected: 11/2/1886
Residence: Darwin
Term of Office: 1/4/1887 to 1/5/1891
Counties Represented:
Meeker
Occupation: Farmer
Party:
Independent-No Party Affiliation
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Grain and Warehouse
-
Indian Affairs (Chair)
-
Labor
-
Towns and Counties
Body: Senate
District: 34
Elected: 11/2/1886
Residence: Darwin
Term of Office: 1/4/1887 to 1/5/1891
Counties Represented:
Meeker
Occupation: Farmer
Party:
Independent-No Party Affiliation
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Grain and Warehouse
-
Indian Affairs (Chair)
-
Labor Special
-
Towns and Counties
No other information has been entered for this legislator.
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