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John "Jno." Thompson
House 1878 (District 18); House 1881-82 (District 18)
Party when first elected: Not Available
Counties Served:
Rice
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1829
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Scotland
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Jno.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Faribault
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 1855.
Elected:
11/2/1880
Residence:
Faribault
Term of Office:
1/4/1881 to 1/1/1883
Oath Date:
1/4/1881
Counties Represented:
Rice
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Insurance Companies
-
Joint Taxes and Tax Laws
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Elected:
11/6/1877
Residence:
Faribault
Term of Office:
1/8/1878 to 1/6/1879
Oath Date:
1/8/1878
Counties Represented:
Rice
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Not Available
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.