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Hensley, Lee

House 1876-77 (District 38)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Watonwan

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1849
Birth Place: Indiana
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Saint James
Occupation (when first elected): Railroad Agent

EDUCATION

Indiana Graded Schools; At Least Elementary School;
Indianapolis Business College; Postsecondary;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1867 or 1868.

"Mr. Hensley is a good Republican, and stands by his colors." (Biographical Sketches of the Officers of the State Government of Minnesota and of the 19th Minnesota State Legislature by C.L. Hall, 1877, p. 39)

Total Days Served: 735

SESSIONS SERVED

19th Legislative Session (1877)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 38
Elected: 11/7/1876
Residence: Saint James
Term of Office: 1/2/1877 to 1/7/1878
Counties Represented: Watonwan
Occupation: Railroad Agent
Party: Republican Party Notes: "Mr. Hensley is a good Republican, and stands by his colors." (Biographical Sketches of the Officers of the State Government of Minnesota and of the 19th Minnesota State Legislature by C.L. Hall, 1877, p. 39)
Committees:
  • Public Lands
  • Towns and Counties (Chair)

18th Legislative Session (1876)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 38
Elected: 11/2/1875
Residence: Saint James
Term of Office: 1/4/1876 to 1/1/1877
Counties Represented: Watonwan
Occupation: Railroad Agent
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Federal Relations (Chair)
  • Joint Apportionment
  • Printing