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Robert J. McNeil
House 1897-98 (District 47); House 1899-1900 (District 58)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Douglas
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1856
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Canada
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Alexandria
Occupation (when first elected):
Merchant
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
County Government:
Douglas County, Minnesota (Deputy Sheriff);
18?? to 18??
County Government:
Douglas County, Minnesota (Deputy Coroner);
18?? to 18??
Municipal Council/Aldermen:
Alexandria, Minnesota (Alderman, 3 years);
18?? to 18??
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Alexandria, Minnesota in 1867.
The Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1897 lists his middle initial as T. All other sources checked list J.
Elected:
11/8/1898
Residence:
Alexandria
Term of Office:
1/2/1899 to 1/6/1901
Oath Date:
1/3/1899
Counties Represented:
Douglas
Occupation:
Merchant
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Crimes and Punishments (Chair)
-
Game and Fish Laws
-
Public Lands
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
-
Temperance Legislation
Elected:
11/3/1896
Residence:
Alexandria
Term of Office:
1/4/1897 to 1/1/1899
Oath Date:
1/5/1897
Counties Represented:
Douglas
Occupation:
Merchant
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Game and Fish Laws
-
Grain and Warehouse
-
Railroads
-
State Normal Schools
-
Temperance Legislation