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Clark William "C.W." Trisler
House 1873 (District 7)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Winona
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
11/8/1840
Birth Place:
, Ohio
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
2/26/1921
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
C.W.
| Alternate Spelling of Last Name: Tristen, Clarke |
City of Residence (when first elected):
Whitewater Falls
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer
EDUCATION
Higher Schools; At Least Elementary School;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Mary M. Sargent (married in 1864)
Children:
Six children
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Toensing and The Fifteenth Legislature of Minnesota, 1873 list his last name as Trisler. The Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1873 lists both Trisler and Tristen.
He came to Minnesota in 1868 and settled at Whitewater.
His party affiliation was provided by The Fifteenth Legislature of Minnesota, 1873, p. 39.
He was buried at Whitewater Falls Cemetery.
Elected:
11/5/1872
Residence:
Whitewater Falls
Term of Office:
1/7/1873 to 1/5/1874
Oath Date:
1/7/1873
Counties Represented:
Winona
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Republican
Party Notes: His party affiliation was provided by The Fifteenth Legislature of Minnesota, 1873, p. 39.
Committees:
-
Agriculture and Manufactures
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Enrollment
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
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