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William P. "W.P." Ankeny
Senate 1872 (District 27)
Party when first elected: Not Available
Counties Served:
Hennepin
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1821
Birth Place:
Pennsylvania
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
??/??/1877
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
W.P.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Minneapolis
Occupation (when first elected):
Lumberman
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.
Body:
Senate
District:
27
Elected:
11/7/1871
Residence:
Minneapolis
Term of Office:
1/2/1872 to 1/6/1873
Oath Date:
1/2/1872
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation:
Lumberman
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Banks
-
Corporations
-
Finance
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.