Elected:
10/11/1859
Residence:
West Saint Paul
Term of Office:
12/30/1859 to 1/7/1861
Oath Date:
12/30/1859
Counties Represented:
Dakota
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
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Retrenchment and Reform
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State Affairs
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University and University Lands
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain. Ara Barton, Stephen Newell, and Michael Waldhier from District 3 were sworn in on the first day of session. Their elections were contested by Archibald M. Hayes, Moses Bixler, and Henry Caskey over charges of illegal votes. The House decided that Archibald M. Hayes, Moses Bixler, and Henry Caskey were the rightful holders of the seats.