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McNeil, Robert J.

House 1897-98 (District 47); House 1899-1900 (District 58)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Douglas

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1856
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country: Canada
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Alexandria
Occupation (when first elected): Merchant

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

County Government: Douglas County, Minnesota (Deputy Sheriff); 18?? to 18??
County Government: Douglas County, Minnesota (Deputy Coroner); 18?? to 18??
Municipal Council/Aldermen: Alexandria, Minnesota (Alderman, 3 years); 18?? to 18??

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Alexandria, Minnesota in 1867.

The Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1897 lists his middle initial as T. All other sources checked list J.

Total Days Served: 1463

SESSIONS SERVED

31st Legislative Session (1899-1900)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 58
Elected: 11/8/1898
Residence: Alexandria
Term of Office: 1/3/1899 to 1/7/1901
Counties Represented: Douglas
Occupation: Merchant
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Crimes and Punishments (Chair)
  • Game and Fish Laws
  • Public Lands
  • Taxes and Tax Laws
  • Temperance Legislation

30th Legislative Session (1897-1898)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 47
Elected: 11/3/1896
Residence: Alexandria
Term of Office: 1/5/1897 to 1/2/1899
Counties Represented: Douglas
Occupation: Merchant
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Game and Fish Laws
  • Grain and Warehouse
  • Railroads
  • State Normal Schools
  • Temperance Legislation
No other information has been entered for this legislator. These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.