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Merz, W.

House 1875 (District 31); House 1889-90 (District 40)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Stearns

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1835
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country: Germany
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Saint Joseph
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 1856.

Total Days Served: 1092

SESSIONS SERVED

26th Legislative Session (1889-1890)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 40
Elected: 11/6/1888
Residence: Saint Joseph
Term of Office: 1/8/1889 to 1/5/1891
Counties Represented: Stearns
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Democratic
Committees:
  • Immigration
  • Incorporations
  • Labor and Labor Legislation
  • School for Defectives

17th Legislative Session (1875)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 31
Elected: 11/3/1874
Residence: Saint Joseph
Term of Office: 1/5/1875 to 1/3/1876
Counties Represented: Stearns
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Federal Relations
  • Immigration
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