Eames, Theodore Jackson "T.J., J.T."
House 1857-58 (District 9)
Party when first elected: Not Available
Counties Served:
Fillmore
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
10/11/1828
Birth Place:
Oneida, New York
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
10/14/1871
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
T.J., J.T.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Canton
Occupation (when first elected):
None Listed
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Emeline Onstine (married November 15, 1849)
Children:
Seven children: Opha Olivia, Havilla Henry, Friend Marshall, Glenn Dennis, Frank Gaylord, Percival Floyd, and Eugene Jackson Willis.
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Minnesota in 1854.
He is buried at Old Hall Cemetery, Lewisville, Texas.
Elected:
10/13/1857
Residence:
Canton
Term of Office:
12/2/1857 to 12/6/1859
Oath Date:
12/3/1857
Counties Represented:
Fillmore
Occupation:
None Listed
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Federal Relations (Chair)
-
Judiciary
Session Notes:
He was sworn in on December 3, 1857.
An 1858-59 session was not held due to the protracted session of 1857-58. (Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1872, p. 66) Thus, even though the first session was adjourned on August 12, 1858; the term end date for it is listed as the day before the second legislative session's start date.
No other information has been entered for this legislator.