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Sumner Ladd

House 1878 (District 34)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Nicollet

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1838 (uncertain)
Birth Place: Vermont
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): Saint Peter
Occupation (when first elected): Lawyer

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 1866.

He was listed as a Republican on the list of members posted after the 1877 election. ("The Next Legislature." St. Paul Pioneer Press, November 10, 1877)

Total Days Served: 364

SESSIONS SERVED

20th Legislative Session (1878)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1878
Body: House
District: 34
Elected: 11/6/1877
Residence: Saint Peter
Term of Office: 1/8/1878 to 1/6/1879
Oath Date: 1/8/1878
Counties Represented: Nicollet
Occupation: Lawyer
Party: Republican Party Notes: He was listed as a Republican on the list of members posted after the 1877 election. ("The Next Legislature." St. Paul Pioneer Press, November 10, 1877)
Committees:
  • Hospital for the Insane
  • Joint Relief from Grasshopper Devastation Special
  • Judiciary
  • Ways and Means (Chair)
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.