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Reuben Haus
Territorial House 1855-56 (District 2)
Party when first elected: Democratic
Counties Served:
Ramsey
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1817
Birth Place:
Pennsylvania
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
??/??/1891
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Saint Paul
Occupation (when first elected):
Carpenter/Architect/Builder
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to St. Paul, Minnesota in 1852.
He was a contractor for the St. Paul, Minnesota court house and Capitol building.
He is listed as a Democrat in the 1854 election. (A History of the City of St. Paul to 1875, 1983 edition, by J. Fletcher Williams, p. 354)
Body:
Territorial House
District:
02
Elected:
10/9/1855
Residence:
Saint Paul
Term of Office:
1/2/1856 to 1/6/1857
Oath Date:
1/2/1856
Counties Represented:
Ramsey
Occupation:
Carpenter/Architect/Builder
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Printing
-
Public Buildings
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Body:
Territorial House
District:
02
Elected:
10/10/1854
Residence:
Saint Paul
Term of Office:
1/3/1855 to 1/1/1856
Oath Date:
1/3/1855
Counties Represented:
Ramsey
Occupation:
Carpenter/Architect/Builder
Party:
Democratic
Party Notes: He is listed as a Democrat in the 1854 election. (A History of the City of St. Paul to 1875, 1983 edition, by J. Fletcher Williams, p. 354)
Committees:
-
Public Buildings (Chair)
-
Territorial Affairs
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.