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Henry M. "H.M." Smyth

House 1872 (District 24)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Ramsey

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1820 (uncertain)
Birth Place: New York
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1898
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: H.M.
Alternate Spelling of Last Name: Smythe
City of Residence (when first elected): Saint Paul
Occupation (when first elected): Merchant

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

Toensing lists his last name as Smyth. The Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1872 lists Smythe.

He came to Minnesota in 1867.

Total Days Served: 371

SESSIONS SERVED

14th Legislative Session (1872)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1872
Body: House
District: 24
Elected: 11/7/1871
Residence: Saint Paul
Term of Office: 1/2/1872 to 1/6/1873
Oath Date: 1/2/1872
Counties Represented: Ramsey
Occupation: Merchant
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Charitable Institutions
  • Public Accounts and Expenditures (Chair)
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.