Vaughn, Alanson B.
Territorial House 1856 (District 8); Republican Constitutional Convention 1857 (District 8)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Fillmore, Houston, Mower
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
Birth Place:
New York
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Lansing
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Territorial Republican Constitutional Convention:
8th Council District, Minnesota Territory;
07/13/1857 to 08/29/1857
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Body: Territorial House
District: 08
Elected: 10/9/1855
Residence: Lansing
Term of Office: 1/4/1856 to 1/7/1856
(unfinished term)
Counties Represented:
Fillmore, Houston, Mower
Occupation: Farmer
Party:
Republican
Committees:
Reason for unfinished term:
Other - See Notes
Session Notes:
The Session began on January 2, 1856. Alanson B. Vaughn was sworn in on January 4, 1856. Then on January 7, 1856 William B. Covel (Coville) presented his certificate of election and was sworn in. It was determined that William B. Covel (Coville) was the legitimate winner of the election.
No other information has been entered for this legislator.
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