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William B. "Wm. B., W.B." Gere
Territorial House 1856-57 (District 8)
Party when first elected: Not Available
Counties Served:
Fillmore, Houston, Mower
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1830
Birth Place:
Pennsylvania
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Wm. B., W.B.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Chatfield
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
County Government:
Fillmore County, Minnesota (Register of Deeds, He was the First One);
1853 to 18??
U.S. Executive Branch:
United States Marshals Service, District of Minnesota (United States Marshal);
05/20/1858 to 1861
Military:
5th Minnesota Infantry (United States Civil War, Private, Mustered out as a Lietenant Colonel);
1861 to 186?
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Single
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He was one of the first settlers of Chatfield, Minnesota.
Body:
Territorial House
District:
08
Elected:
10/14/1856
Residence:
Chatfield
Term of Office:
1/7/1857 to 12/1/1857
Oath Date:
1/7/1857
Counties Represented:
Fillmore, Houston, Mower
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Legislative Expenditures
-
Public Buildings (Chair)
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Body:
Territorial House
District:
08
Elected:
10/9/1855
Residence:
Chatfield
Term of Office:
1/2/1856 to 1/6/1857
Oath Date:
1/2/1856
Counties Represented:
Fillmore, Houston, Mower
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Not Available
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.