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Henry R. Hymes

House 1899-1902 (District 4)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Olmsted

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1848
Birth Place: Illinois
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Rochester
Occupation (when first elected): Machinery and Hardware Business

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Council/Aldermen: Rochester, Minnesota (City Council, Member); 18?? to 18??

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He moved to a farm in Olmsted County, Minnesota in the fall of 1856. He came to Rochester, Minnesota in 1875.

Total Days Served: 1463

SESSIONS SERVED

32nd Legislative Session (1901-1902)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1901
Body: House
District: 04
Elected: 11/6/1900
Residence: Rochester
Term of Office: 1/7/1901 to 1/4/1903
Oath Date: 1/8/1901
Counties Represented: Olmsted
Occupation: Machinery and Hardware Business
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Banks and Banking
  • Hospitals for the Insane
  • Mines and Minerals (Chair)
  • Railroads
  • Taxes and Tax Laws

31st Legislative Session (1899-1900)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1899
Body: House
District: 04
Elected: 11/8/1898
Residence: Rochester
Term of Office: 1/2/1899 to 1/6/1901
Oath Date: 1/3/1899
Counties Represented: Olmsted
Occupation: Machinery and Hardware Business
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Banks and Banking
  • Drainage
  • Grain and Warehouse
  • Military Affairs (Chair)
  • Soldiers Home