Sheridan J. Abbott Candidate
| Born: |
March 25, 1837 Henrietta, Ohio Lorain County United States |
| Resided: |
Delavan Township,
Minnesota
Faribault County |
| Death: | February 13, 1911 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Offices Held: | State Representative: HD 05 (1893-1895, 1897-1899); HD 12 (1899-1901). |
| Notes: | Abbott was a former Marquette County (Wisconsin) Attorney who moved to Faribault County in 1867 where he practice law in Winnebago City until 1886 and then moved to Delavan to continue his practice. He also served as an appointed Faribault County Superintendent of Schools (1868-1869). |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1911-MN-003679). The History of Faribault County, Minnesota: From Its First Settlement to the Close of the Year 1879 (J.A. Kiester, 1896, 658-659). Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. |
The History of Faribault County, Minnesota: From Its First Settlement to the Close of the Year 1879 by J.A. Kiester (1896, p. 658-659).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/08/1898 | State House, District 12 | General | Republican | 1,778 | 56.79% | Won |
| 11/03/1896 | State House, District 05 | General | Republican | 3,038 | 69.95% | Won |
| 11/08/1892 | State House, District 05 | General | Republican | 2,100 | 63.48% | Won |