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J. W. "J.M." Riley
House 1879-80 (District 1)
Party when first elected: Not Available
Counties Served:
Houston
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1833
Birth Place:
Illinois
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
J.M.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Brownsville
Occupation (when first elected):
Physician
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Toensing lists his middle initial as W. The Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1879 lists M.
He came to Minnesota in 1860.
Elected:
11/5/1878
Residence:
Brownsville
Term of Office:
1/7/1879 to 1/3/1881
Oath Date:
1/7/1879
Counties Represented:
Houston
Occupation:
Physician
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Deaf, Dumb and Blind Institute
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Normal School
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.