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Charles S. "C.S." Cave
Territorial House 1852 (District 2); Territorial House 1855 (District 2); Senate 1857-58 (District 2)
Party when first elected: People's
Counties Served:
Ramsey
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/???? (uncertain)
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
C.S.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Saint Paul
Occupation (when first elected):
Saloon Keeper
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Municipal Council/Aldermen:
St. Paul, Minnesota (City Council);
1854 to 1857
Postmaster:
St. Paul, Minnesota;
03/11/1856 to 03/11/1860
[Appointed]
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He eventually moved from Minnesota to Missouri.
He is listed as a member of the People's Ticket in the 1851 election. (A History of the City of St. Paul to 1875, 1983 edition, by J. Fletcher Williams, p. 317)
Body:
Senate
District:
02
Elected:
10/13/1857
Residence:
Saint Paul
Term of Office:
12/2/1857 to 12/6/1859
Oath Date:
12/2/1857
Counties Represented:
Ramsey
Occupation:
Saloon Keeper
Party:
Democratic
Party Notes: His party affiliation was provided by Minnesota in Three Centuries. He was listed as a Democratic party candidate in the 1857 election. (A History of the City of St. Paul to 1875, 1983 edition, by J. Fletcher Williams, p. 382)
Committees:
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Printing (Chair)
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Public Buildings (Chair)
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State Library (Chair)
Session Notes:
He was sworn in on December 7, 1857 and subscribed to the oath of office on December 8, 1857.
An 1858-59 session was not held due to the protracted session of 1857-58. (Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1872, p. 66) Thus, even though the first session was adjourned on August 12, 1858; the term end date for it is listed as the day before the second legislative session's start date.
Body:
Territorial House
District:
02
Elected:
10/10/1854
Residence:
Saint Paul
Term of Office:
1/3/1855 to 1/1/1856
Oath Date:
1/3/1855
Counties Represented:
Ramsey
Occupation:
Saloon Keeper
Party:
Democratic
Party Notes: He is listed as a Democrat in the 1854 election. (A History of the City of St. Paul to 1875, 1983 edition, by J. Fletcher Williams, p. 354)
Committees:
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Engrossed Bills
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Incorporations (Chair)
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Schools
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Body:
Territorial House
District:
02
Elected:
10/14/1851
Residence:
Saint Paul
Term of Office:
1/7/1852 to 1/4/1853
Oath Date:
1/7/1852
Counties Represented:
Ramsey
Occupation:
Saloon Keeper
Party:
People's
Party Notes: He is listed as a member of the People's Ticket in the 1851 election. (A History of the City of St. Paul to 1875, 1983 edition, by J. Fletcher Williams, p. 317)
Committees:
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Elections
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Engrossed Bills
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Public Buildings (Chair)
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.