Smith, Delano T.
Territorial House 1857 (District 11); Senate 1857-58 (District 4)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Carver, Davis (defunct), Hennepin
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
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Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Minneapolis
Occupation (when first elected):
None Listed
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
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Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
Melville C. Smith
- Brother
GENERAL NOTES
Body: Senate
District: 04
Elected: 10/13/1857
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 12/2/1857 to 12/6/1859
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: None Listed
Party:
Republican
Committees:
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State Library
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Towns and Counties
Session Notes:
He was sworn in on December 7, 1857 and subscribed to the oath of office on December 8, 1857.
An 1858-59 session was not held due to the protracted session of 1857-58. (Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1872, p. 66) Thus, even though the first session was adjourned on August 12, 1858; the term end date for it is listed as the day before the second legislative session's start date.
Body: Territorial House
District: 11
Elected: 10/14/1856
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/7/1857 to 12/1/1857
Counties Represented:
Carver, Davis (defunct), Hennepin
Occupation: None Listed
Party:
Republican
Committees:
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Legislative Expenditures (Chair)
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Printing
Photographs
These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.