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Benaiah M. "B.M." James
House 1874 (District 18); House 1889-90 (District 20)
Party when first elected: Not Available
Counties Served:
Rice
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1824
Birth Place:
New Hampshire
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
B.M.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Northfield
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer
EDUCATION
Common Schools; At Least Elementary School;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Minnesota in 1855.
Elected:
11/6/1888
Residence:
Northfield
Term of Office:
1/7/1889 to 1/4/1891
Oath Date:
1/8/1889
Counties Represented:
Rice
Occupation:
Miller
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Insane
-
Labor and Labor Legislation
-
School for Defectives
Elected:
11/4/1873
Residence:
Northfield
Term of Office:
1/6/1874 to 1/4/1875
Oath Date:
1/6/1874
Counties Represented:
Rice
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Engrossment
-
Incorporations (Chair)
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.