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    Ames, Michael E.

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    Territorial House 1851 (District 2); Democratic Constitutional Convention 1857 (District 2)

    Party when first elected:  Democratic

    Counties Served:  Washington

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: ??/??/1822
    Birth Place: Vermont
    Birth County:
    Birth Country: United States
    Date of Death: ??/??/1861
    Gender: Male
    Religion:
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names:
    City of Residence (when first elected): Stillwater
    Occupation (when first elected): Lawyer

    EDUCATION

    Common Schools; At Least Elementary School;
    Studied Law;

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    Territorial Democratic Constitutional Convention: 2nd Council District, Minnesota Territory; 07/13/1857 to 08/29/1857 [Elected]

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

    GENERAL NOTES

    He came to Stillwater, Minnesota in 1849. He moved to St. Paul, Minnesota around 1853.

    His party affiliation was provided by Decline of the Second Party System by Steven J. Kellior.

    He died in St. Paul, Minnesota.

    Total Days Served: 371

    SESSIONS SERVED

    2nd Territorial Legislative Session (1851)

      Session Details
    Body: Territorial House
    District: 02
    Elected: 9/2/1850
    Residence: Stillwater
    Term of Office: 1/1/1851 to 1/6/1852
    Counties Represented: Washington
    Occupation: Lawyer
    Party: Democratic Party Notes: His party affiliation was provided by Decline of the Second Party System by Steven J. Kellior.
    Committees:
    Leadership Position: Speaker of the Territorial House

    OTHER INFORMATION

    These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.

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