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William R. Baxter
House 1861 (District 6)
Party when first elected: Not Available
Counties Served:
Carver, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Monongalia (defunct), Wright
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1833
Birth Place:
Vermont
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
??/??/1864
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Glencoe
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 1857.
Elected:
11/6/1860
Residence:
Glencoe
Term of Office:
1/8/1861 to 1/6/1862
Oath Date:
1/8/1861
Counties Represented:
Carver, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Monongalia (defunct), Wright
Occupation:
Lawyer
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Engrossment (Chair)
-
Federal Relations
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.