William R. Kinyon
William R. Kinyon | |
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| 13th Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives | |
| In office1875–1876 | |
| Preceded by | A.R. Hall |
| Succeeded by | John L. Gibbs |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1833-02-03)February 3, 1833 |
| Died | June 2, 1904(1904-06-02) (aged 71) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Maryette Gillett |
| Children | George R. Kinyon |
| Residence | Owatonna, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | Union College |
| Profession | Banker |
William Riley Kinyon (February 3, 1833 – June 2, 1914) was born and raised in Mannsville, New York. He was a Minnesotapolitician and Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing Owatonna. His first year of service in the Minnesota House of Representatives was in 1868. After leaving the House as a representative, he served as Clerk of the House from 1869 to 1870. He was elected back to the body in 1874, and served as Speaker from 1875 to 1876.[1]
Educated in the district schools of Jefferson County, New York; Union Academy Belleville, NY, and graduated from Union College, Schenectady, New York, 1856. Moved to Juneau, Wisconsin in 1856 and was teacher in the public schools there for 1 year. He passed his Wisconsin Bar exam in 1858 after reading law in a law office. Moved to Owatonna in 1858 and engaged in the practice of law. William established a private bank with J.C. Easton in 1866; business was absorbed by First National Bank of Owatonna in 1871, of which William was made President and served until 1903. Commissioned Lieut. Colonel, Minnesota National Guard in 1861.[2]
References
- ^Minnesota Legislators Past and Present
- ^Polk & Co, R.L. (1907). Little Sketches of Big Folks, Minnesota 1907. General Books. ISBN 1-152-39124-0.
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