Orin Densmore Sr. (September 22, 1805 – June 3, 1872) was an American businessman, farmer, teacher, and politician. Dessmore was born in

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. He lived in

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. In 1857, Densmore moved to Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota, with his wife and family. He was a farmer and a silversmith. Densmore was also involved in the lumber business. Densmore served as the Goodhue County Treasurer, as the Red Wing Probate Judge and as the Red Wing City Recorder. He served in the Minnesota House of Representatives in 1870 and 1871.Minnesota Legislators: Past & Present-Orn Densmore Sr.
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1805 births 1872 deaths People from Sullivan County, New Hampshire People from Red Wing, Minnesota Businesspeople from Minnesota Members of the Minnesota House of Representatives {{Minnesota-politician-stub