Silas Blackman (1835—1926), also described as Silas Blackmun, was a state representative for Minnesota's 8th district serving Cottonwood and Watonwan counties.[1] He was born in New York in 1835 and died in 1926.[1] He served in the Minnesota House of Representatives' 23rd and 24th legislative sessions from 1883 to 1887.[1] He was succeeded by William R. Estes.[2] Blackman came to Minnesota in 1863 and was a resident of Selma Township when he was elected in 1882.[1]
Silas Blackman | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 8th district | |
| In office 1883–1887 | |
| Succeeded by | William R. Estes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1835 New York |
| Died | 1926 (aged 90–91) |
| Residence(s) | Selma Township, Cottonwood County, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Occupation | Farmer, legislator |
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Blackman, Silas". Legislators Past and Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved June 19, 2012.
- ^ "Estes, William R. "Wm. R."". Legislators Past and Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved June 21, 2012.
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