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George W. "G.W., Geo. W." Benedict

Senate 1874-75 (District 30)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Benton, Crow Wing, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Sherburne

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1824
Birth Place: New York
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1910
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: G.W., Geo. W.
City of Residence (when first elected): Sauk Rapids
Occupation (when first elected): Publisher

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

State Legislative Staff: Minnesota Senate (Sergeant at Arms); 1876 to 1876

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1853.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

17th Legislative Session (1875)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/1875
Body: Senate
District: 30
Elected: 11/4/1873
Residence: Sauk Rapids
Term of Office: 1/6/1874 to 1/3/1876
Oath Date: 1/6/1874
Counties Represented: Benton, Crow Wing, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Sherburne
Occupation: Publisher
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Federal Relations
  • Joint Printing (Chair)
  • Printing (Chair)
  • Railroads
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

16th Legislative Session (1874)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1874
Body: Senate
District: 30
Elected: 11/4/1873
Residence: Sauk Rapids
Term of Office: 1/6/1874 to 1/3/1876
Oath Date: 1/6/1874
Counties Represented: Benton, Crow Wing, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Sherburne
Occupation: Publisher
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Federal Relations
  • Joint Printing (Chair)
  • Printing (Chair)
  • Railroads
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.