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Perkins, Oscar F. "O.F."

Republican Constitutional Convention 1857 (District 6); Senate 1867-68 (District 8)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Rice

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1830
Birth Place: Vermont
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: O.F.
City of Residence (when first elected): Faribault
Occupation (when first elected): Lawyer

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Territorial Republican Constitutional Convention: 6th Council District, Minnesota Territory; 07/13/1857 to 08/29/1857

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1854.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

10th Legislative Session (1868)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1868
Body: Senate
District: 08
Elected: 11/6/1866
Residence: Faribault
Term of Office: 1/8/1867 to 1/4/1869
Oath Date: 1/8/1867
Counties Represented: Rice
Occupation: Lawyer
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Joint Agricultural College Lands and College (Chair)
  • Judiciary
  • State Charitable Institutions (Chair)
  • State Library
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

9th Legislative Session (1867)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1867
Body: Senate
District: 08
Elected: 11/6/1866
Residence: Faribault
Term of Office: 1/8/1867 to 1/4/1869
Oath Date: 1/8/1867
Counties Represented: Rice
Occupation: Lawyer
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Charitable Institutions (Chair)
  • Joint Agricultural College Lands and College
  • Joint University and University Lands Special
  • Judiciary
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
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