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McArthur, Walter

House 1874 (District 1)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Houston

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1820
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country: Scotland
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): La Crescent
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1856.

Total Days Served: 354

SESSIONS SERVED

16th Legislative Session (1874)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 01
Elected: 11/4/1873
Residence: La Crescent
Term of Office: 1/16/1874 to 1/4/1875
Counties Represented: Houston
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Claims
  • Federal Relations
Session Notes: Walter McArthur contested the election of Aaron Beard. Aaron Beard served until January 16, 1874 when the Minnesota House of Representatives determined that Walter McArthur was entitled to the seat.
Articles & Books About
McArthur v. Beard, Contested Election Decision, Minnesota Journal of the House, January 16, 1874, p. 51-52.


These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.