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Severance, Erasmus C. "E.C."

Senate 1885-86 (District 13)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Dodge

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1829
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1904
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: E.C.
City of Residence (when first elected): Mantorville
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.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

24th Legislative Session (1885-1886) (second half of Senate term)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 13
Elected: 1/6/1885
Residence: Mantorville
Term of Office: 1/6/1885 to 1/3/1887 (Special Election)
Counties Represented: Dodge
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Banks
  • Federal Relations
  • Immigration (Chair)
  • State Reform School
  • Tree Culture and Fuel
Session Notes: His official term start date is uncertain due to the special election. The date listed is the first day of the 1885 session. His official election date is uncertain. The date listed is the first day of the 1885 session. He served the remainder of James McLaughlin's term. McLaughlin died while in office in 1883.
No other information has been entered for this legislator. These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.