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James C. "J.C." Edson
House 1878 (District 36)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
McLeod, Sibley
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1825
Birth Place:
New York
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
??/??/1891
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
J.C.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Glencoe
Occupation (when first elected):
Lawyer
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 1860.
He was listed as a Republican on the list of members posted after the 1877 election. ("The Next Legislature." St. Paul Pioneer Press, November 10, 1877)
Elected:
11/6/1877
Residence:
Glencoe
Term of Office:
1/8/1878 to 1/6/1879
Oath Date:
1/8/1878
Counties Represented:
McLeod, Sibley
Occupation:
Lawyer
Party:
Republican
Party Notes: He was listed as a Republican on the list of members posted after the 1877 election. ("The Next Legislature." St. Paul Pioneer Press, November 10, 1877)
Committees:
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Deaf and Dumb, and Blind Institute
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Military Affairs
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State Prison
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.