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John C. Couper
House 1862 (District 7)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Dakota
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
1/24/1830
Birth Place:
Morristown, New York
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
5/8/1922
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Lewiston
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Judge:
Northfield, Minnesota (Municipal Court Judge, 11 years);
[Dates Unknown]
Judge:
Northfield, Minnesota (Justice of the Peace);
[Dates Unknown]
Military:
8th Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, Company F (United States Civil War, Sergeant);
[Dates Unknown]
Municipal Government:
Northfield, Minnesota (Town Supervisor);
[Dates Unknown]
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Harriet Johnson (married January 1, 1855)
Children:
Six children
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Minnesota in 1855.
The St. Paul newspaper traditionally listed members who won the election with party affiliation (Democrat or Republican). In 1862 they only identified the Democrats, the assumption is that the rest were Republicans. Since he wasn't identified as a Democrat, the assumption is that he was a Republican. (St. Paul Pioneer and Democrat, January 7, 1862)
He is buried at Oaklawn Cemetery in Northfield, Minnesota.
Elected:
11/12/1861
Residence:
Lewiston
Term of Office:
1/7/1862 to 1/5/1863
(Special Election)
Oath Date:
1/7/1862
Counties Represented:
Dakota
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Republican
Party Notes: The St. Paul newspaper traditionally listed members who won the election with party affiliation (Democrat or Republican). In 1862 they only identified the Democrats, the assumption is that the rest were Republicans. Since he wasn't identified as a Democrat, the assumption is that he was a Republican. (St. Paul Pioneer and Democrat, January 7, 1862)
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain. There was a tie in the results of the October 8, 1861 general election between J. C. Couper and C. Dunwell. The governor proclaimed that a special election be held to settle the results.
Articles & Books About
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"The state election." The Winona Daily Republican, October 19, 1861.