Newell, Robert

Sessions Served

Other Information

House 1887-88 (District 26)

Party when first elected: Not Available

Counties Served: Ramsey

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 1/31/1840

Birth Place:

Birth County:

Birth Country: Scotland

Date of Death: 11/11/1896

Gender: Male

Religion:

Reported Minority: None Reported

Other Names:

City of Residence (when first elected): Saint Paul

Occupation (when first elected): Machinist

Military: United States Army (Civil War, Union Soldier); [Dates Unknown]

Spouse: Mary
Children: Nine children: Robert Jr., Rebecca, Margaret, Ernest, Archie, Elinor, Violet, Frank, and Chester

Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

He came to Minnesota in 1869.

He is buried at Riverview Cemetery, Williston, North Dakota.

Total Days Served: 735

Session Details Convened Date: 1/4/1887

Body: House

District: 26

Elected: 11/2/1886

Residence: Saint Paul

Term of Office: 1/3/1887 to 1/6/1889
Oath Date: 1/4/1887

Counties Represented: Ramsey

Occupation: Machinist

Party: Not Available

Committees:

"The Newell Family." The Wonder of Williams: A History of Williams County, North Dakota, Vol. 2, 1976, P. 2280.
"Death of Robert Newell." The Minneapolis Times, November 13, 1896, p. 7.