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Arba K. "A.K." Maynard

House 1866 (District 17); House 1867 (District 22)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Blue Earth, Le Sueur

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 4/25/1803
Birth Place: New York
Birth County: Madison County
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 12/18/1894
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: A.K.
City of Residence (when first elected): Elysian
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

EDUCATION

Studied Law;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Single (when elected); Minerva Gates
Children: Two children: Minerva and Graydon
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

Atwater is also listed as a city of residence. (Toensing)

He came to Minnesota in 1856.

Total Days Served: 735

SESSIONS SERVED

9th Legislative Session (1867)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1867
Body: House
District: 22
Elected: 11/6/1866
Residence: Cleveland
Term of Office: 1/8/1867 to 1/6/1868
Oath Date: 1/8/1867
Counties Represented: Le Sueur
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Democratic
Committees:
  • Education
  • Joint Agricultural College Lands and College (Chair)
  • Joint State Railroad Bonds Special
  • Joint University and University Lands Special
  • Railroads
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

8th Legislative Session (1866)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1866
Body: House
District: 17
Elected: 11/7/1865
Residence: Elysian
Term of Office: 1/2/1866 to 1/7/1867
Oath Date: 1/2/1866
Counties Represented: Blue Earth, Le Sueur
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Education
  • Joint Agricultural College and College Lands
  • Joint University and University Lands Special
  • Public Buildings
  • Public Lands
  • Ways and Means
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.