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Cant, William A.

House 1895-96 (District 54)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Cook, Lake, St. Louis

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1863
Birth Place: Westfield, Wisconsin
Birth County: Marquette
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1933
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Duluth
Occupation (when first elected): Lawyer

EDUCATION

Wisconsin Common Schools; At Least Elementary School;
St. Cloud Normal School; Attended College;
University of Michigan, Law Department; Law Degree; 1885

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in April 1881.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

29th Legislative Session (1895-1896)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 54
Elected: 11/6/1894
Residence: Duluth
Term of Office: 1/8/1895 to 1/4/1897
Counties Represented: Cook, Lake, St. Louis
Occupation: Lawyer
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Appropriations
  • Building and Loan Associations
  • Judiciary
  • Judiciary: Constitutional Law
  • Judiciary: Real Estate
  • Judiciary: Taxation (Chair)
  • Municipal Legislation (Chair)
  • State Normal Schools
  • University and University Lands
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