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John Bain

House 1889-90 (District 15)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Winona

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1843
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country: Canada
Date of Death: ??/??/1914
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Fremont
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

EDUCATION

Common Schools; At Least Elementary School;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Board/Commission: Fremont, Minnesota (Town Board of Supervisors, Chair, 9 years); 18?? to 18??
School Board/Administration: Fremont, Minnesota (School Clerk, 12 years); 18?? to 18??

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Fremont, Winona County, Minnesota in 1868.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

26th Legislative Session (1889-1890)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1889
Body: House
District: 15
Elected: 11/6/1888
Residence: Fremont
Term of Office: 1/7/1889 to 1/4/1891
Oath Date: 1/8/1889
Counties Represented: Winona
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Agriculture and Manufactures
  • Incorporations
  • Logs and Lumber