Harris, Thomas
House 1862 (District 12)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Olmsted
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1822 (uncertain)
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Ireland
Date of Death:
??/??/1901
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Chatfield
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Minnesota in 1855.
The St. Paul newspaper traditionally listed members who won the election with party affiliation (Democrat or Republican). In 1862 they only identified the Democrats, the assumption is that the rest were Republicans. Since he wasn't identified as a Democrat, the assumption is that he was a Republican. (St. Paul Pioneer and Democrat, January 7, 1862)
Elected: 10/8/1861
Residence: Chatfield
Term of Office: 1/7/1862 to 1/5/1863
Counties Represented:
Olmsted
Occupation: Farmer
Party:
Republican
Party Notes: The St. Paul newspaper traditionally listed members who won the election with party affiliation (Democrat or Republican). In 1862 they only identified the Democrats, the assumption is that the rest were Republicans. Since he wasn't identified as a Democrat, the assumption is that he was a Republican. (St. Paul Pioneer and Democrat, January 7, 1862)
Committees:
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Federal Relations
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Military Affairs
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Public Lands
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