Jenks, John E. "J.E."
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.
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:
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Claims (Chair)
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Public Lands