Moreland, Basil
Senate 1857-58 (District 16)
Party when first elected: Not Available
Counties Served:
Blue Earth, Le Sueur
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
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Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Mankato
Occupation (when first elected):
None Listed
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GENERAL NOTES
Body: Senate
District: 16
Elected: 10/13/1857
Residence: Mankato
Term of Office: 12/2/1857 to 12/6/1859
Counties Represented:
Blue Earth, Le Sueur
Occupation: None Listed
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
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Credentials (Chair)
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Engrossment
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Indian Affairs (Chair)
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Public Lands
Session Notes:
He was sworn in on December 7, 1857 and subscribed to the oath of office on December 8, 1857.
An 1858-59 session was not held due to the protracted session of 1857-58. (Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1872, p. 66) Thus, even though the first session was adjourned on August 12, 1858; the term end date for it is listed as the day before the second legislative session's start date.
Photographs
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