Bixler, Moses

Sessions Served

Other Information

House 1859-60 (District 3)

Party when first elected: Not Available

Counties Served: Dakota

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1819 (uncertain)

Birth Place: Pennsylvania

Birth County:

Birth Country: United States

Date of Death:

Gender: Male

Religion:

Reported Minority: None Reported

Other Names:

City of Residence (when first elected): West Saint Paul

Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

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 1858.

Total Days Served: 375

SESSIONS SERVED

2nd Legislative Session (1859-1860)

Session Details Convened Date: 12/7/1859

Body: House

District: 03

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:

Retrenchment and Reform
State Affairs
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.