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Smith, Charles A.

House 1895-96 (District 43)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Swift

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 12/11/1850
Birth Place: Waupun, Wisconsin
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Bellingham
Occupation (when first elected): Merchant

EDUCATION

Wisconsin Common Schools; At Least Elementary School;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Council/Aldermen: Bellingham, Minnesota (Village Council, President, 2 years); 18?? to 18??
Municipal Board/Commission: Agassiz, Lac Qui Parle County, Minnesota (Town Board of Supervisors, Chair); 18?? to 18??

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

Toensing lists his birth year as 1850.

He came to Minnesota in April 1878.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

29th Legislative Session (1895-1896)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 43
Elected: 11/6/1894
Residence: Bellingham
Term of Office: 1/8/1895 to 1/4/1897
Counties Represented: Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Swift
Occupation: Merchant
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Claims
  • Education
  • State Public School
  • Temperance Legislation
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