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Reuben M. "R.M." Ward

Senate 1883-86 (District 6)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Jackson, Martin

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1832
Birth Place: New York
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1891
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: R.M.
City of Residence (when first elected): Fairmont
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

He came to Minnesota in 1864.

Total Days Served: 1463

SESSIONS SERVED

24th Legislative Session (1885-1886) (second half of Senate term)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1885
Body: Senate
District: 06
Elected: 11/7/1882
Residence: Fairmont
Term of Office: 1/2/1883 to 1/3/1887
Oath Date: 1/2/1883
Counties Represented: Jackson, Martin
Occupation: Merchant
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Grain and Warehouse Inspection
  • Hospital for Insane
  • Tree Culture and Fuel
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

23rd Legislative Session (1883-1884)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1883
Body: Senate
District: 06
Elected: 11/7/1882
Residence: Fairmont
Term of Office: 1/2/1883 to 1/3/1887
Oath Date: 1/2/1883
Counties Represented: Jackson, Martin
Occupation: Merchant
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Grain and Warehouse Inspection
  • Hospital for Insane
  • Tree Culture and Fuel
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.