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    Chandler, Martin Spencer "M.S."

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    Senate 1883-84 (District 22)

    Party when first elected:  Republican

    Counties Served:  Goodhue

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 2/14/1824
    Birth Place: Jamestown, New York
    Birth County: Chautauqua
    Birth Country: United States
    Date of Death: 2/24/1893
    Gender: Male
    Religion:
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names: M.S.
    City of Residence (when first elected): Red Wing
    Occupation (when first elected): Farmer/Tanner and Currier Trade

    EDUCATION

    Fredonia Academy; At Least Elementary School;
    Jamestown Academy; At Least Elementary School;

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    County Board/Commissioner: Goodhue County, Minnesota (County Commissioner); 1856 to 1858 [Elected]
    County Government: Goodhue County, Minnesota (County Sheriff, nearly 3 decades); 01/01/1859 to 188? [Elected]
    U.S. Executive Branch: United States Surveyor General, Minnesota (2 terms); 04/05/1883 to 18?? [Appointed]

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Fannie F. Caldwell (married February 14, 1849)
    Children: Three children: Florence C. (daughter); (other 2 died in infancy)
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

    He came to Minnesota in 1856.

    "He was a staunch Republican." (History of Goodhue County, Minnesota, 1909, p. 1058)

    Total Days Served: 93

    SESSIONS SERVED

    23rd Legislative Session (1883-1884)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1883
    Body: Senate
    District: 22
    Elected: 11/7/1882
    Residence: Red Wing
    Term of Office: 1/2/1883 to 4/4/1883 (unfinished term)
    Oath Date: 1/2/1883
    Counties Represented: Goodhue
    Occupation: Farmer/Tanner and Currier Trade
    Party: Republican Party Notes: "He was a staunch Republican." (History of Goodhue County, Minnesota, 1909, p. 1058)
    Committees:
    • Federal Relations (Chair)
    • Grain and Warehouse Inspection
    • Insurance
    • Joint Taxes and Tax Laws
    Reason for unfinished term: Appointed to other office
    Session Notes: He resigned because he was appointed United States surveyor for Minnesota in April of 1883. Osee Mattson Hall served the second half of his term.

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