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Masters, Robert C. "R.C."

House 1857-58 (District 3), House 1866 (District 7)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Dakota

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 4/26/1809
Birth Place: Virginia
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: R.C.
City of Residence (when first elected): Waterford
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

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 1855. He moved to Little Falls, Minnesota in 1878.

Total Days Served: 1106

SESSIONS SERVED

8th Legislative Session (1866)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1866
Body: House
District: 07
Elected: 11/7/1865
Residence: Waterford
Term of Office: 1/2/1866 to 1/7/1867
Oath Date: 1/2/1866
Counties Represented: Dakota
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Claims
  • Incorporations
  • Railroads

1st Legislative Session (1857-1858)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 12/2/1857
Body: House
District: 03
Elected: 10/13/1857
Residence: Waterford
Term of Office: 12/2/1857 to 12/6/1859
Oath Date: 12/2/1857
Counties Represented: Dakota
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Education and Science (Chair)
Session Notes: He was sworn in on December 3, 1857. An 1858-59 session was not held due to the protracted session of 1857-58. (Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1872, p. 66) Thus, even though the first session was adjourned on August 12, 1858; the term end date for it is listed as the day before the second legislative session's start date.
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