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John Lunkenheimer, Jr.

House 1876-77 (District 23)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Ramsey

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1843
Birth Place: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1889
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Saint Paul
Occupation (when first elected): Livery Station Keeper

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Military: 1st Regiment Minnesota Militia (Major); 18?? to 18??
Municipal Government: St. Paul, Minnesota (Fire Department, 16 years; President, 5 years); 18?? to 18??
Military: Minnesota Mounted Rangers (United States Civil War, 1 year); 186? to 186?
Municipal Government: St. Paul, Minnesota (Market Master); 1870 to 1870

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He came to St. Paul, Minnesota in 1851 or 1853.

"Mr. Lunkenheimer is a Democrat." (Biographical Sketches of the Officers of the State Government of Minnesota and the 19th Minnesota State Legislature by C.L. Hall, 1877, p. 43)

Total Days Served: 735

SESSIONS SERVED

19th Legislative Session (1877)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1877
Body: House
District: 23
Elected: 11/7/1876
Residence: Saint Paul
Term of Office: 1/2/1877 to 1/7/1878
Oath Date: 1/2/1877
Counties Represented: Ramsey
Occupation: Liveryman
Party: Democratic Party Notes: "Mr. Lunkenheimer is a Democrat." (Biographical Sketches of the Officers of the State Government of Minnesota and the 19th Minnesota State Legislature by C.L. Hall, 1877, p. 43)
Committees:
  • Claims
  • Rules and Joint Rules
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

18th Legislative Session (1876)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/1876
Body: House
District: 23
Elected: 11/2/1875
Residence: Saint Paul
Term of Office: 1/4/1876 to 1/1/1877
Oath Date: 1/4/1876
Counties Represented: Ramsey
Occupation: Livery Station Keeper
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Incorporations
  • Insurance
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

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