Jenks, John E. "J.E."

Sessions Served

Other Information

House 1873 (District 32)

Party when first elected: Republican

Counties Served: Wright

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1837

Birth Place: Illinois

Birth County:

Birth Country: United States

Date of Death: ??/??/1916

Gender: Male

Religion:

Reported Minority: None Reported

Other Names: J.E.

City of Residence (when first elected): Cokato

Occupation (when first elected): Merchant/Agent, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Company

EDUCATION

Common Schools; At Least Elementary School;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Military: Army (3 years); 18?? to 18??

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to St. Anthony, Minnesota in 1849. He later moved to a homestead in Wright County, Minnesota.

His party affiliation was provided by The Fifteenth Legislature of Minnesota, 1873.

Total Days Served: 364

SESSIONS SERVED

15th Legislative Session (1873)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 32

Elected: 11/5/1872

Residence: Cokato

Term of Office: 1/7/1873 to 1/5/1874

Counties Represented: Wright

Occupation: Merchant/Agent, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Company

Party: Republican Party Notes: His party affiliation was provided by The Fifteenth Legislature of Minnesota, 1873.

Committees:

Claims (Chair)
Public Lands

OTHER INFORMATION

Articles & Books About
"Jenks, J.E." The Fifteenth Legislature of Minnesota. St. Paul: Press Printing Company, 1873, p. 30.