A. B. Colton
A. B. Colton | |
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| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 20th district | |
| In office January 7, 1868 – January 4, 1869 | |
| Preceded by | A. Andrews |
| Succeeded by | James W. Hunter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1831 Vermont |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Winnebago City |
| Occupation | Farmer, Legislator |
A. B. Colton (born 1831) was a state representative in Minnesota's 20th district.[1] Colton was born in Vermont in 1831 and moved to Minnesota in 1855.[1] Colton worked as a farmer in Winnebago City.[1] He was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives on November 5, 1867 and served Cottonwood, Faribault, Jackson, Martin, Murray, Pipestone, and Rock counties for one year.[1] He was preceded by A. Andrews[2] and succeeded by James W. Hunter.[3] Colton was the chair of the elections committee and also served on the state prison and tonws and counties committees.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Colton, A. B." Legislators Past and Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved 28 July 2012.
- ^ "Andrews, A." Legislators Past and Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved 28 July 2012.
- ^ "Hunter, Jamews W. "J.W."". Legislators Past and Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved 28 July 2012.
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