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Gotzian, Conrad

House 1883-84 (District 26)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Ramsey

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 8/15/1835
Birth Place: Berka-on-the-Werra, Saxony
Birth County:
Birth Country: Germany
Date of Death: 2/21/1887
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Saint Paul
Occupation (when first elected): Merchant, Manufacturer and Sales of Boots and Shoes; C. Gotzian and Co., St. Paul

EDUCATION

Schools in Germany; At Least Elementary School;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Government: St. Paul, Minnesota (Volunteer Fire Department, Engine Company Number 2, One of the 1st Organizers); 18?? to 18??

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Caroline Busse (married on January 13, 1859)
Children: Nine children: Caroline E., Helen E., Harriet F., Vallie, and Roberta (daughters); Paul H. (son)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He's also listed as being born near Leipsic, Prussia.

He came to the United States in 1852. He moved to St. Paul, Minnesota in 1855.

He was a member of the Ancient Landmark Lodge, Masonic Order.

He died from inflammation of the brain at home in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Total Days Served: 735

SESSIONS SERVED

23rd Legislative Session (1883-1884)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 26
Elected: 11/7/1882
Residence: Saint Paul
Term of Office: 1/2/1883 to 1/5/1885
Counties Represented: Ramsey
Occupation: Merchant, Manufacturer and Sales of Boots and Shoes; C. Gotzian and Co., St. Paul
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Public Buildings
  • State Reform School (Chair)
Articles & Books About
"Conrad Gotzian Dead." St. Paul and Minneapolis Pioneer Press, February 22, 1887.


These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.