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John S. "J.S." Larkin

House 1878 (District 14)

Party when first elected:  Democratic

Counties Served:  Blue Earth

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1834
Birth Place: Maine
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: J.S.
Alternate Spelling of Last Name: Larkins
City of Residence (when first elected): Belleview (defunct)
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

Toensing lists his last name as Larkins. The Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1878; and the St. Paul Pioneer Press, November 10, 1877 list Larkin.

He came to Minnesota in 1863.

He was listed as a Democrat 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: 14
Elected: 11/6/1877
Residence: Belleview (defunct)
Term of Office: 1/8/1878 to 1/6/1879
Oath Date: 1/8/1878
Counties Represented: Blue Earth
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Democratic Party Notes: He was listed as a Democrat on the list of members posted after the 1877 election. ("The Next Legislature." St. Paul Pioneer Press, November 10, 1877)
Committees:
  • Insurance Companies
  • Roads, Bridges and Navigable Streams
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.