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J. F. "Joseph, Joseph Fillmore" Pingrey

House 1868 (District 9)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Goodhue

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 8/20/1832
Birth Place: , New York
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 11/2/1875
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: Joseph, Joseph Fillmore
City of Residence (when first elected): Red Wing
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Military: Minnesota 6th Regiment (Civil War); 1862 to ?

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Lucy (married on December 31, 1860)
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

The Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1868 lists his post office as Red Wood. Minnesota Place Names doesn't list a Red Wood city. Red Wing is the closest match in Goodhue County.

He came to Minnesota in 1854.

He enlisted in 1862 and served as 2nd Lt. Co F 6th Regt. Sp.

He was buried in Wacouta Town Cemetery in Goodhue County, Minnesota.

Total Days Served: 364

SESSIONS SERVED

10th Legislative Session (1868)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1868
Body: House
District: 09
Elected: 11/5/1867
Residence: Red Wing
Term of Office: 1/7/1868 to 1/4/1869
Oath Date: 1/7/1868
Counties Represented: Goodhue
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Military Affairs
  • Railroads
  • State Library (Chair)
Session Notes: The Minnesota Legislatice Manual, 1868 lists his post office as Red Wood. Minnesota Place Names doesn't list a Red Wood city. Red Wing is the closest match in Goodhue County. From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.