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Morehouse, Eli W. "E.M., E.W."

Senate 1878 (District 12)

Party when first elected:  Democratic

Counties Served:  Steele

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1835
Birth Place: Ohio
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1891
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: E.M., E.W.
City of Residence (when first elected): Owatonna
Occupation (when first elected): Physician

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

Toensing lists his middle initial as M. The Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1878 lists both M. and W. The St. Paul Pioneer Press, November 10, 1877, lists W.

He came to Minnesota in 1855.

He was listed as a Democrat on the list of members posted after the 1877 election. ("The Next Legislature." St. Paul Pioneer Press, November 10, 1877)

Total Days Served: 364

SESSIONS SERVED

20th Legislative Session (1878)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 12
Elected: 11/6/1877
Residence: Owatonna
Term of Office: 1/8/1878 to 1/6/1879
Counties Represented: Steele
Occupation: Physician
Party: Democratic Party Notes: He was listed as a Democrat on the list of members posted after the 1877 election. ("The Next Legislature." St. Paul Pioneer Press, November 10, 1877)
Committees:
  • Claims
  • Enrollment
  • Indian Affairs
  • Joint State University
  • Library
  • Public Buildings
  • Public Lands
No other information has been entered for this legislator. These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.