William H. "W.H." Mellen (1829–1907) was an American politician and farmer who served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1876 to 1877, representing the 38th legislative district of Minnesota in the 18th Minnesota Legislature.[1]

William H. Mellen
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 38th district
In office
January 4, 1876 – January 1, 1877
Personal details
Born1829 (1829)
New York, U.S.
Died1907 (aged 77–78)
Residence(s)Currie, Minnesota, U.S.
OccupationPolitician, farmer

Early life

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Mellen was born in New York in 1829.

Career

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Mellen served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1876 to 1877, representing the 38th legislative district of Minnesota in the 18th Minnesota Legislature.

During his time in office, Mellen served on the following committees:

  • Mines and Minerals
  • Railroads

Mellen's tenure began on January 4, 1876, and concluded on January 1, 1877. His district included representation for the counties of Cottonwood, Jackson, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, and Rock.

Outside of the Minnesota Legislature, Mellen was a farmer.

Personal life and death

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Mellen came to Minnesota in 1866. He resided in Currie, Minnesota.

Mellen died in 1907.

References

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  1. ^ "Mellen, William H. "W.H."". Minnesota Legislature. Retrieved January 25, 2014.
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