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Child, Sampson Reed

House 1913-14 (District 40)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Hennepin

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1860
Birth Place: Paris, Maine
Birth County: Oxford
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1928
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Minneapolis
Occupation (when first elected): Lawyer/Formerly Taught School

EDUCATION

North Bridgton Academy, Maine; Secondary;
Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine; College Graduate; 1884
Studied Law; Minneapolis, Admitted to the Bar, 1886

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Board/Commission: Minneapolis, Minnesota (Charter Commission); 1897 to 1897 [Appointed]
Municipal Board/Commission: Minneapolis, Minnesota (Charter Commission); 1911 to 1911 [Appointed]

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse:
Children: Four children: Sherman Walker , and Lewis W. (sons); Mrs. K. Wallace, and Emilie (daughters)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
Sherman Walker Child  - Son

GENERAL NOTES

He was raised on a farm.

He moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1884.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

38th Legislative Session (1913-1914)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 40
Elected: 11/5/1912
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/7/1913 to 1/4/1915
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Lawyer/Formerly Taught School
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Banks and Banking
  • Elections
  • Judiciary
  • Public Accounts and Expenditures (Chair)
  • Taxes and Tax Laws
  • Workmens Compensation
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