A. B. Colton

Alpheus B. Colton (1831–1887)[1] was a state representative in Minnesota's 20th district.[2] Colton was born in Vermont in 1831 and moved to Minnesota in 1855.[2] Colton worked as a farmer in Winnebago City.[2] 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.[2] He was preceded by A. Andrews[3] and succeeded by James W. Hunter.[4] Colton was the chair of the elections committee and also served on the state prison and towns and counties committees.[2]

Alpheus B. Colton
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 20th district
In office
January 7, 1868  January 4, 1869
Preceded byA. Andrews
Succeeded byJames W. Hunter
Personal details
Born17 December 1831 [1]
Vermont
Died16 May 1887 [1]
Martin County, Minnesota
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceWinnebago City
OccupationFarmer, legislator

References

  1. Alpheus B. Colton at findagrave.com
  2. "Colton, A. B." Legislators Past and Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved July 28, 2012.
  3. "Andrews, A." Legislators Past and Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved July 28, 2012.
  4. "Hunter, Jamews W. "J.W."". Legislators Past and Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved July 28, 2012.


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