Wilkins, W. T.
Senate 1885-86 (District 3)
Party when first elected: Not Available
Counties Served:
Mower
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
6/13/1827
Birth Place:
Stockton, New York
Birth County:
Chautauqua
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Austin
Occupation (when first elected):
Banker
EDUCATION
Fredonia Academy; Attended College;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
County Government:
Fillmore County, Minnesota (Register of Deeds, 8 years);
[Dates Unknown]
School Board/Administration:
Austin, Minnesota (School Board Member, 12 years);
[Dates Unknown]
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Amelia E. Viall (Married June 24, 1851)
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Minnesota in 1854.
Body: Senate
District: 03
Elected: 1/6/1885
Residence: Austin
Term of Office: 1/6/1885 to 1/3/1887
(Special Election)
Counties Represented:
Mower
Occupation: Banker
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Engrossment (Chair)
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Military Affairs
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Public Lands
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Railroads
Session Notes:
His official term start date is uncertain due to the special election. The date listed is the first day of the 1885 session. His election date is uncertain. The date used is the first day of the 1885 session. We assume there was a special election since it appears he finished out William L. Hollister's term.
No other information has been entered for this legislator.
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