Sampson Reed (S.R.) Child Candidate

Born: September 23, 1860
Paris Hill, Maine
Oxford County
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: April 12, 1928
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney
Political Party: Republican
Offices Held: State Representative: HD 40 (1913-1915).
Notes: Child came to Minneapolis in 1884 to practice law. He was a member of the Minneapolis Charter Commission in 1897 and 1911. Child was the father of State Representative (HD 30, 1917-1919, 1921-1923) and State Senator (SD 30, 1923-1935) Sherman W. Child.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1928-MN-019287). United States Census, 1900. United States Census, 1910. The Minneapolis Journal, April 13, 1928 (p. 15).
Photo of Sampson Reed Child
Photo of Sampson Reed Child
38th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 2 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/03/1914 State House, District 30 General Nonpartisan 1,881 29.56% Lost
11/05/1912 State House, District 40 General Republican 2,075 38.32% Won