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Harkins, Abram

Sessions Served    Other Information

House 1861 (District 12)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Olmsted

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1821
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1896
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Greenfield
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

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 1855.

He was from the "post office" of Greenfield; the post office (established in 1857) in Olmsted County, was renamed Eyota in 1864.

Total Days Served: 364

SESSIONS SERVED

3rd Legislative Session (1861)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1861
Body: House
District: 12
Elected: 11/6/1860
Residence: Greenfield
Term of Office: 1/8/1861 to 1/6/1862
Oath Date: 1/8/1861
Counties Represented: Olmsted
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Agriculture and Manufactures
  • Military Affairs
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

OTHER INFORMATION

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