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William E. Poe
House 1889-90 (District 21)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Goodhue
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1836
Birth Place:
Minerva, Kentucky
Birth County:
Brecken
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
??/??/1920
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Stanton
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer
EDUCATION
Common Schools; At Least Elementary School;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Municipal Government:
Stanton, Minnesota (Held Various Local Offices);
18?? to 18??
Military:
6th Minnesota Volunter Infantry, Company C;
1862 to 1864
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He moved to Indiana in 1843. He came to Minnesota in 1857.
Elected:
11/6/1888
Residence:
Stanton
Term of Office:
1/7/1889 to 1/4/1891
Oath Date:
1/8/1889
Counties Represented:
Goodhue
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Republican
Committees:
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Claims
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Drainage Special
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Immigration
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Public Lands