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John H. "J.H." Smith
House 1872 (District 1); Senate 1875-76 (District 1)
Party when first elected: Not Available
Counties Served:
Houston
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1825 (uncertain)
Birth Place:
Massachusetts
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
J.H.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Brownsville
Occupation (when first elected):
Lawyer
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Minnesota in 1854.
Body:
Senate
District:
01
Elected:
11/3/1874
Residence:
Brownsville
Term of Office:
1/5/1875 to 1/1/1877
Oath Date:
1/5/1875
Counties Represented:
Houston
Occupation:
Lawyer
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Enrollment (Chair)
-
Immigration
-
Public Buildings
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Body:
Senate
District:
01
Elected:
11/3/1874
Residence:
Brownsville
Term of Office:
1/5/1875 to 1/1/1877
Oath Date:
1/5/1875
Counties Represented:
Houston
Occupation:
Lawyer
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Enrollment (Chair)
-
Immigration
-
Public Buildings
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Elected:
11/7/1871
Residence:
Brownsville
Term of Office:
1/2/1872 to 1/6/1873
Oath Date:
1/2/1872
Counties Represented:
Houston
Occupation:
Lawyer
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Claims (Chair)
-
Joint Judical Districts
-
Rules and Joint Rules
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.