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Smith, Andrew J. "A.J."

Sessions Served    Other Information

House 1877 (District 27); House 1879-80 (District 27)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Hennepin

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1845 (uncertain)
Birth Place: Somerset, Michigan
Birth County: Lenawee
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1927
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: A.J.
City of Residence (when first elected): Osseo
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer/Lumber and Insurance Business

EDUCATION

Michigan Common Schools; At Least Elementary School;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Military: Army (Pay Department, Summer); 1864 to 1864

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

Toensing lists his birth year as 1845. Biographical Sketches of the Officers of the State Government of Minnesota and the 19th Minnesota State Legislature by C.L. Hall, 1877 lists 1844.

He came to Minnesota in 1854.

He "votes the Republican ticket." (Biographical Sketches of the Officers of the State Government of Minnesota and the 19th Minnesota State Legislature by C.L. Hall, 1877, p. 52)

Total Days Served: 1099

SESSIONS SERVED

21st Legislative Session (1879-1880)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1879
Body: House
District: 27
Elected: 11/5/1878
Residence: Osseo
Term of Office: 1/7/1879 to 1/3/1881
Oath Date: 1/7/1879
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Claims
  • Public Lands
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

19th Legislative Session (1877)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1877
Body: House
District: 27
Elected: 11/7/1876
Residence: Osseo
Term of Office: 1/2/1877 to 1/7/1878
Oath Date: 1/2/1877
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Farmer/Lumber and Insurance Business
Party: Republican Party Notes: He "votes the Republican ticket." (Biographical Sketches of the Officers of the State Government of Minnesota and the 19th Minnesota State Legislature by C.L. Hall, 1877, p. 52)
Committees:
  • Engrossment
  • Federal Relations
  • Public Buildings
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

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