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Sheafer, Henry J. "H.J."

House 1859-60 (District 3)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Dakota

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1828 (uncertain)
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: H.J.
Alternate Spelling of Last Name: Schaffer,Scheffer
City of Residence (when first elected): Mendota
Occupation (when first elected): Miller

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

Toensing and the Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1860 list his last name as Sheafer. The Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1860 committee page lists Schaffer and Scheffer.

He came to Minnesota in 1844.

Total Days Served: 398

SESSIONS SERVED

2nd Legislative Session (1859-1860)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 03
Elected: 10/11/1859
Residence: Mendota
Term of Office: 12/7/1859 to 1/7/1861
Counties Represented: Dakota
Occupation: Miller
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Incorporations
  • Ways and Means
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