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F. W. "J.W." Knapp
House 1867 (District 10)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Wabasha
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1839 (uncertain)
Birth Place:
West
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Canada
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
J.W.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Smithfield
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He was born in Canada West. He came to Minnesota in 1860.
Elected:
11/6/1866
Residence:
Smithfield
Term of Office:
1/8/1867 to 1/6/1868
Oath Date:
1/8/1867
Counties Represented:
Wabasha
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Elections (Chair)
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Indian Affairs
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.