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Matthew "Mathew, Matt" Walsh

House 1891-92 (District 32)

Party when first elected:  Democratic

Counties Served:  Hennepin

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1838
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country: Ireland
Date of Death: ??/??/1916
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: Mathew, Matt
City of Residence (when first elected): Minneapolis
Occupation (when first elected): Merchant

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

Toensing lists his first name as Matthew. The Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1891 lists Mathew.

He came to Minnesota in 1865.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

27th Legislative Session (1891-1892)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1891
Body: House
District: 32
Elected: 11/4/1890
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/5/1891 to 1/1/1893
Oath Date: 1/6/1891
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Merchant
Party: Democratic
Committees:
  • Banks
  • Legislative Expenses
  • Local Bills (Chair)
  • Public Accounts and Expenditures (Chair)
  • Railroads