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John B. "J.B." Downer
House 1865 (District 10)
Party when first elected: Not Available
Counties Served:
Wabasha
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1811
Birth Place:
Vermont
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
J.B.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Wabasha
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 1856.
Elected:
11/8/1864
Residence:
Wabasha
Term of Office:
1/3/1865 to 1/1/1866
Oath Date:
1/3/1865
Counties Represented:
Wabasha
Occupation:
Merchant
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
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Incorporations
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Public Buildings
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Railroads
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.