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Brown, Hosmer A. "H.A."

House 1870 (District 15); House 1877 (District 4)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Dodge, Mower

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1831
Birth Place: North Stonington, Connecticut
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: H.A.
City of Residence (when first elected): Mower City
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

EDUCATION

Connecticut Schools; At Least Elementary School;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Military: United States Army, Quartermaster's Department (United States Civil War); 186? to 186?

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Daughter of Captain Joseph Frink
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He lived in California from 1850 to 1855. He came to Minnesota in 1856.

Total Days Served: 735

SESSIONS SERVED

19th Legislative Session (1877)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 04
Elected: 11/7/1876
Residence: Brownsdale
Term of Office: 1/2/1877 to 1/7/1878
Counties Represented: Mower
Occupation: Farmer, One of the Largest Agricultural Property Holders in Minnesota
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Joint University and University Lands
  • Mines and Minerals (Chair)
  • Public Lands

12th Legislative Session (1870)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 15
Elected: 11/2/1869
Residence: Mower City
Term of Office: 1/4/1870 to 1/2/1871
Counties Represented: Dodge, Mower
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Incorporations (Chair)
  • Public Lands
  • Railroads