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Downs, Thomas

House 1895-96 (District 32)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Hennepin

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1842
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country: England
Date of Death: ??/??/1910
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Minneapolis
Occupation (when first elected): Contractor/Builder

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

County Government: Nicollet County, Minnesota (County Sheriff, 6 years); 18?? to 18??
Military: Army, 2nd Minnesota Veteran Volunteers, Company E (4 years); 18?? to 18??
Municipal Council/Aldermen: Minneapolis, Minnesota (City Council, 6 years); 18?? to 18??
State Legislative Staff: Minnesota Senate (Sergeant at Arms); 1901 to 1906

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1853.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

29th Legislative Session (1895-1896)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 32
Elected: 11/6/1894
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/8/1895 to 1/4/1897
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Contractor/Builder
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Claims
  • Hospitals for the Insane
  • Municipal Legislation
  • Soldiers Home (Chair)
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