Truax, Albert H. "A.H."
Senate 1883-90 (District 25)
Party when first elected: Not Available
Counties Served:
Dakota
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
6/25/1843
Birth Place:
New York
Birth County:
Jefferson
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
??/??/1927
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
A.H.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Hastings
Occupation (when first elected):
Merchant
EDUCATION
Common Schools; At Least Elementary School;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Military:
2nd Minnesota Cavalry, Company F (Private, Mustered Out as a Lieutenant);
11/18/1863 to 12/03/1865
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Minnesota in 1853.
He was a member of the Republican Party.
Body:
Senate
District:
25
Elected:
11/2/1886
Residence:
Hastings
Term of Office:
1/26/1887 to 1/5/1891
Counties Represented:
Dakota
Occupation:
Contractor
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Enrollment
-
Game and Fish Laws Special
-
Labor (Chair)
-
Public Buildings
-
Public Lands
-
State Public School
Session Notes:
D.F. Akin was sworn in and and served until the Minnesota Senate determined that A.H. Truax should have been declared the winner by 1 vote and was entitled to the seat.
Body:
Senate
District:
25
Elected:
11/2/1886
Residence:
Hastings
Term of Office:
1/26/1887 to 1/5/1891
Counties Represented:
Dakota
Occupation:
Contractor
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Enrollment
-
Grain and Warehouse
-
Indian Affairs
-
Public Buildings
Session Notes:
D.F. Akin was sworn in and and served until the Minnesota Senate determined that A.H. Truax should have been declared the winner by 1 vote and was entitled to the seat.
Body:
Senate
District:
25
Elected:
11/7/1882
Residence:
Hastings
Term of Office:
1/2/1883 to 1/3/1887
Counties Represented:
Dakota
Occupation:
Merchant
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Corporations
-
Engrossment
-
Federal Relations (Chair)
-
State Prison
Body:
Senate
District:
25
Elected:
11/7/1882
Residence:
Hastings
Term of Office:
1/2/1883 to 1/3/1887
Counties Represented:
Dakota
Occupation:
Merchant
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Corporations
-
Engrossment
-
Library
Articles & Books About
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