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William Viesselman
Senate 1899-1902 (District 13)
Party when first elected: Democratic
Counties Served:
Martin, Watonwan
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1851
Birth Place:
Wisconsin
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Fairmont
Occupation (when first elected):
Former Farmer/Former Drug and Banking Business
EDUCATION
Grafton Common Schools, Wisconsin; At Least Elementary School;
Business College; Postsecondary; Completed a Course
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
County Government:
Martin County, Minnesota (County Treasurer);
1879 to 18??
[Elected]
County Government:
Martin County, Minnesota (County Clerk);
1880 to 18??
[Elected]
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Minnesota in June 1872.
Body:
Senate
District:
13
Elected:
11/8/1898
Residence:
Fairmont
Term of Office:
1/2/1899 to 1/4/1903
Oath Date:
1/3/1899
Counties Represented:
Martin, Watonwan
Occupation:
Former Farmer/Former Drug and Banking Business
Party:
Democratic
Committees:
-
Census (Chair)
-
Drainage
-
Engrossment
-
Grain and Warehouse
-
Internal Improvements
-
Retrenchment and Reform
Body:
Senate
District:
13
Elected:
11/8/1898
Residence:
Fairmont
Term of Office:
1/2/1899 to 1/4/1903
Oath Date:
1/3/1899
Counties Represented:
Martin, Watonwan
Occupation:
Former Farmer/Former Drug and Banking Business
Party:
Democratic
Committees:
-
Census (Chair)
-
Drainage
-
Engrossment
-
Finance
-
Internal Improvements
-
Retrenchment and Reform