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John S. "J.S." Letford
House 1859-60 (District 19); House 1864 (District 6)
Party when first elected: Not Available
Counties Served:
Carver, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Monongalia (defunct), Wright
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1826
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
England
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
J.S.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Carver
Occupation (when first elected):
Patternmaker
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 1853 or 1854.
Elected:
11/3/1863
Residence:
Carver
Term of Office:
1/5/1864 to 1/2/1865
Oath Date:
1/5/1864
Counties Represented:
Carver, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Monongalia (defunct), Wright
Occupation:
Carpenter/Builder
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Emigration
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Printing (Chair)
-
State Prison
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Elected:
10/11/1859
Residence:
Carver
Term of Office:
12/7/1859 to 1/7/1861
Oath Date:
12/7/1859
Counties Represented:
Carver, Wright
Occupation:
Patternmaker
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.