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Caleb Truax

Territorial House 1853 (District 1)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Chisago, Itasca, Washington

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1810
Birth Place: New York
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1878
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Point Douglas
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer/Carpenter

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GENERAL NOTES

He moved to Point Douglas, Minnesota in 1849.

He died in Point Douglas, Minnesota.

Total Days Served: 364

SESSIONS SERVED

4th Territorial Legislative Session (1853)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/1853
Body: Territorial House
District: 01
Elected: 10/12/1852
Residence: Point Douglas
Term of Office: 1/5/1853 to 1/3/1854
Oath Date: 1/5/1853
Counties Represented: Chisago, Itasca, Washington
Occupation: Farmer/Carpenter
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Agriculture and Manufactures (Chair)
  • Incorporations
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.