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R. Ottman

Senate 1863-64 (District 10)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Wabasha

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1827 (uncertain)
Birth Place: New York
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Lake City
Occupation (when first elected): Lawyer

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 1855 or 1856.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

6th Legislative Session (1864)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/1864
Body: Senate
District: 10
Elected: 11/4/1862
Residence: Lake City
Term of Office: 1/6/1863 to 1/2/1865
Oath Date: 1/6/1863
Counties Represented: Wabasha
Occupation: Lawyer
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Engrossment
  • Federal Relations
  • Judiciary
  • Public Lands (Chair)
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

5th Legislative Session (1863)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1863
Body: Senate
District: 10
Elected: 11/4/1862
Residence: Lake City
Term of Office: 1/6/1863 to 1/2/1865
Oath Date: 1/6/1863
Counties Represented: Wabasha
Occupation: Lawyer
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Enrollment
  • Incorporations
  • Public Buildings (Chair)
  • State Prison
  • Towns and Counties
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.