Orlando Merriman Candidate
| Born: |
July 27, 1827 Somerville, New York Saint Lawrence County United States |
| Resided: |
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | August 2, 1906 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Co-owner lumber company, Merriman, Barrows & Co. |
| Military Service: | 6th Minnesota Infantry Regiment, Company B, Civil War (Captain, 1862-1864). |
| Political Party: | Democrat |
| Offices Held: | Mayor of Saint Anthony. |
| Notes: | Merriman came to Minnesota in 1859 locating in Saint Anthony. He was a former attorney. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1906-50-595). United States Census, 1880. The St. Paul Daily Globe, July 18, 1884 (p. 4). The Minneapolis Journal, August 5, 1906 (p. 7). |
The Minneapolis Journal, August 5, 1906 (p. 7).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/1884 | U.S. House, District 04 | General | Democrat | 24,496 | 45.02% | Lost |