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John Baxter
House 1879-82 (District 27)
Party when first elected: Not Available
Counties Served:
Hennepin
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1827
Birth Place:
Maine
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
??/??/1925 (uncertain)
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Minneapolis
Occupation (when first elected):
Merchant
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 1853.
Elected:
11/2/1880
Residence:
Minneapolis
Term of Office:
1/4/1881 to 1/1/1883
Oath Date:
1/4/1881
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation:
Merchant
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Public Lands
-
Towns and Counties
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Elected:
11/5/1878
Residence:
Minneapolis
Term of Office:
1/7/1879 to 1/3/1881
Oath Date:
1/7/1879
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation:
Merchant
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Insurance Companies
-
Towns and Counties
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.