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William D. McDonald

House 1893-94 (District 38)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Sherburne, Wright

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1861
Birth Place: Minnesota
Birth County: Wright
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1929 (uncertain)
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Annandale
Occupation (when first elected): Grain and Lumber Business, Cofield and McDonald Firm

EDUCATION

Minnesota Common Schools; At Least Elementary School;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

Total Days Served: 735

SESSIONS SERVED

28th Legislative Session (1893-1894)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1893
Body: House
District: 38
Elected: 11/8/1892
Residence: Annandale
Term of Office: 1/2/1893 to 1/6/1895
Oath Date: 1/3/1893
Counties Represented: Sherburne, Wright
Occupation: Grain and Lumber Business, Cofield and McDonald Firm
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Binding Twine and Fiber and Fibrous Plants
  • Claims
  • Immigration
  • State Reform School