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Riley, J. W. "J.M."

House 1879-80 (District 1)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Houston

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1833
Birth Place: Illinois
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: J.M.
City of Residence (when first elected): Brownsville
Occupation (when first elected): Physician

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

Toensing lists his middle initial as W. The Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1879 lists M.

He came to Minnesota in 1860.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

21st Legislative Session (1879-1880)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 01
Elected: 11/5/1878
Residence: Brownsville
Term of Office: 1/7/1879 to 1/3/1881
Counties Represented: Houston
Occupation: Physician
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Deaf, Dumb and Blind Institute
  • Normal School
No other information has been entered for this legislator. These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.