Andrew Gustaf (A.G.) Anderson Candidate

Born: July 14, 1839
Eggvena
Älvsborg County
Sweden
Resided: Carver, Minnesota
Carver County
Death: August 19, 1928
Gender: Man
Occupation: Brick manufacturer
Military Service: 9th Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, Company H (U.S. Civil War).
Political Party: Democrat
Offices Held: State Senator: SD 32 (1887-1891).
Notes: Anderson immigrated to the United States in 1855 and settled in Minnesota that year. Anderson was a 2nd Lieutenant when he was taken prisoner in June 1864 at the Battle of Guntown near Bladwyn, Mississippi and was held prisoner until 1865.
Sources: United States Census, 1880. Carver County Death Records Index. The St. Paul Globe, May 24, 1890 (p. 8). Minnesota Legislative Reference Library.
Drawing of A.G. Anderson
Drawing of A.G. Anderson
The St. Paul Globe, May 24, 1890 (p. 8).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 1 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/02/1886 State Senate, District 32 General Democrat 1,458 52.69% Won