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Nicholas Gross

House 1862 (District 21)

Party when first elected:  Union Democratic

Counties Served:  Ramsey

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1832 (uncertain)
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country: Germany
Date of Death: ??/??/1897 (uncertain)
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Saint Paul
Occupation (when first elected): Merchant

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Council/Aldermen: St. Paul, Minnesota (City Council); 1858 to 1866
Municipal Government: St. Paul, Minnesota (City Treasurer); 1866 to 1870

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1853.

He was identified as a Union Democrat. (St. Paul Pioneer and Democrat, January 7, 1862)

Total Days Served: 364

SESSIONS SERVED

4th Legislative Session (1862)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1862
Body: House
District: 21
Elected: 10/8/1861
Residence: Saint Paul
Term of Office: 1/7/1862 to 1/5/1863
Oath Date: 1/7/1862
Counties Represented: Ramsey
Occupation: Merchant
Party: Union Democratic Party Notes: He was identified as a Union Democrat. (St. Paul Pioneer and Democrat, January 7, 1862)
Committees:
  • Engrossment
  • State Prison
  • University and University Lands
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.