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Sinclair, Amasa T. "A.T."

House 1889-1892 (District 15)

Party when first elected:  Democratic

Counties Served:  Winona

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1839
Birth Place: Maine
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1908
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: A.T.
City of Residence (when first elected): Witoka
Occupation (when first elected): Blacksmith

EDUCATION

Common Schools; At Least Elementary School;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Government: Pleasant Hill Township, Minnesota (Town Treasurer); 18?? to 18??
Municipal Government: Pleasant Hill Township, Minnesota (Town Supervisor); 18?? to 18??
Municipal Government: Pleasant Hill Township, Minnesota (Town Chair); 18?? to 18??
Municipal Government: Pleasant Hill Township, Minnesota (Town Clerk); 18?? to 18??
Military: 1st Minnesota Heavy Artillery, Company K (United States Civil War?); 186? to 09/1865

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1854.

Total Days Served: 1456

SESSIONS SERVED

27th Legislative Session (1891-1892)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 15
Elected: 11/4/1890
Residence: Ridgeway
Term of Office: 1/6/1891 to 1/2/1893
Counties Represented: Winona
Occupation: Blacksmith
Party: Democratic
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Military Affairs
  • Soldiers Home
  • State Normal Schools (Chair)

26th Legislative Session (1889-1890)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 15
Elected: 11/6/1888
Residence: Witoka
Term of Office: 1/8/1889 to 1/5/1891
Counties Represented: Winona
Occupation: Blacksmith
Party: Democratic
Committees:
  • Labor and Labor Legislation
  • Normal Schools
  • Reform School
Session Notes: He lived in Pleasant Hill Township.
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