7th Minnesota Territorial Legislature

The seventh Minnesota Territorial Legislature first convened on January 2, 1856. The 15 members of the Minnesota Territorial Council and the 38 members of the Minnesota House of Representatives were elected during the General Election of October 9, 1855.

Sessions
The territorial legislature met in a regular session from January 2, 1856 to March 1, 1856. There were no special sessions of the seventh territorial legislature.

Party summary

 * Resignations and new members are discussed in the "Membership changes" section, below.

Leadership

 * President of the Council
 * John B. Brisbin (D-Saint Paul)


 * Speaker of the House
 * Charles Gardner (D-Mantorville)