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Edmund Mann "E.M." Pope

Senate 1887-90 (District 10)

Party when first elected:  Democratic

Counties Served:  Blue Earth

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 2/21/1837
Birth Place: Penfield, New York
Birth County: Monroe
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 6/5/1906
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: E.M.
City of Residence (when first elected): Mankato
Occupation (when first elected): Merchant

EDUCATION

Academic Education; At Least Elementary School;
Common Schools; At Least Elementary School;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Military: United States Army, New York State Volunteers, 8th Regiment Cavalry (Colonel and Brigadier General); 18?? to 18??
State Agency: State Examiner (Appointed by Governor Lind); 1899 to 1901 [Appointed]

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1873.

Total Days Served: 1463

SESSIONS SERVED

26th Legislative Session (1889-1890) (second half of Senate term)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1889
Body: Senate
District: 10
Elected: 11/2/1886
Residence: Mankato
Term of Office: 1/3/1887 to 1/4/1891
Oath Date: 1/4/1887
Counties Represented: Blue Earth
Occupation: Merchant
Party: Democratic
Committees:
  • Claims
  • Insurance
  • Normal Schools
  • Railroads
  • Rules Special
  • Soldiers Home (Chair)

25th Legislative Session (1887-1888)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/1887
Body: Senate
District: 10
Elected: 11/2/1886
Residence: Mankato
Term of Office: 1/3/1887 to 1/4/1891
Oath Date: 1/4/1887
Counties Represented: Blue Earth
Occupation: Merchant
Party: Democratic
Committees:
  • Claims
  • Insurance
  • Normal Schools
  • Railroads
  • Soldiers Home and Other Matters Pertaining to Ex-Soldiers and Sailors Special

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