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McDonough, Thomas "Thos."

House 1859-60 (District 16)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Blue Earth, Le Sueur

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 8/3/1822
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country: Canada
Date of Death: ??/??/1905
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: Thos.
City of Residence (when first elected): Ottawa
Occupation (when first elected): Carpenter

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

State Legislative Staff: Minnesota House of Representatives (Chief Sergeant at Arms); 1856 to 1856
State Legislative Staff: Minnesota House of Representatives (Sergeant at Arms); 1861 to 1861
Military: Minnesota 2nd Regiment, Company K (Civil War; 2nd Lieutenant); 07/12/1861 to 01/01/1864

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1851.

His birth and death dates are according to a family member. He is buried at Wilson Cemetery, Meeteetse, Wyoming.

Total Days Served: 398

SESSIONS SERVED

2nd Legislative Session (1859-1860)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 12/7/1859
Body: House
District: 16
Elected: 10/11/1859
Residence: Ottawa
Term of Office: 12/7/1859 to 1/7/1861
Oath Date: 12/7/1859
Counties Represented: Blue Earth, Le Sueur
Occupation: Carpenter
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Military Affairs (Chair)
  • Printing
  • State Affairs
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.