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Evan R. Morris

House 1889-90 (District 2)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Fillmore

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1842
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country: Wales
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Greenleafton
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

EDUCATION

Common Schools; At Least Elementary School;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Judge: Greenleafton, Minnesota (Justice of the Peace, 9 years); 18?? to 18??
Municipal Government: Greenleafton, Minnesota (Assessor, 5 times); 18?? to 18??
Municipal Board/Commission: Greenleafton, Minnesota (Town Board of Supervisors, Member, a number of times); 18?? to 18??

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to the United States in 1849. He moved to Minnesota in 1871.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

26th Legislative Session (1889-1890)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1889
Body: House
District: 02
Elected: 11/6/1888
Residence: Greenleafton
Term of Office: 1/7/1889 to 1/4/1891
Oath Date: 1/8/1889
Counties Represented: Fillmore
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Claims
  • Education
  • Printing