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James E. "J.E." Smith
House 1867-68 (District 16)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Freeborn, Steele, Waseca
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1834 (uncertain)
Birth Place:
Ohio
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
J.E.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Albert Lea
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Minnesota in 1857.
Elected:
11/5/1867
Residence:
Albert Lea
Term of Office:
1/7/1868 to 1/4/1869
Oath Date:
1/7/1868
Counties Represented:
Freeborn, Steele, Waseca
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Claims
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Enrollment
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Federal Relations (Chair)
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Elected:
11/6/1866
Residence:
Albert Lea
Term of Office:
1/8/1867 to 1/6/1868
Oath Date:
1/8/1867
Counties Represented:
Freeborn, Steele, Waseca
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Republican
Committees:
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Agriculture and Manufactures
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Roads, Bridges and Navigable Streams (Chair)
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State Prison
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.