John Averill Candidate
| Born: |
March 1, 1825 Alna, Maine Lincoln County United States |
| Resided: |
Lake City,
Minnesota
Wabasha County St. Paul, Minnesota Ramsey County |
| Death: | October 3, 1889 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Wholesale paper and stationery merchant |
| Military Service: | Sixth Regiment, Minnesota Voluneer Infantry, U.S. Civil War (Brigadier General, 1862-1865). |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Offices Held: | State Senator: SD 12 (1859-1861). U.S. Representative: CD 02 (1871-1873); CD 03 (1873-1875). |
| Notes: | Averill came to Minnesota in 1857, settling in Lake City. Averill was elected to the state legislature from Wabasha County and to the U.S. House of Representatives from Ramsey County. |
| Sources: | Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. United States Census, 1870. The St. Paul Daily Globe, October 4, 1889 (p. 2). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/05/1872 | U.S. House, District 03 | General | Republican | 19,663 | 60.73% | Won |
| 11/08/1870 | U.S. House, District 02 | General | Republican | 17,133 | 54.13% | Won |