James J. (J.J.) Green Candidate

Born: January 29, 1830
Pennsylvania
Lancaster County
United States
Resided: Le Sueur, Minnesota
Le Sueur County
Death: April 13, 1914
Gender: Man
Occupation: Editor
Military Service: 1st Minnesota Cavalry Regiment, Company G, Civil War (1862-1863).
Political Party: Democrat
Notes: Green came to Minnesota in 1853 locating at Saint Anthony. He moved to St. Peter in 1857 and published the Traverse Des Sioux Reporter and then the Minnesota Statesman. Green moved to Le Sueur in 1864. Over the years he also started the Winona Daily Democrat, edited the St. Anthony Democrat, established the Hutchinson Democrat, and purchased the New Ulm News.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1914-MN-022015). United States Census, 1880. United States Census, 1890 (Veterans Schedule). The Minneapolis Morning Tribune, April 14, 1914 (p. 8).
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Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 1 0
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/06/1883 Secretary of State General Democrat 51,027 37.55% Lost