Silas Blackman (1835—1926), also described as Silas Blackmun, was a

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for Minnesota's 8th district serving Cottonwood and Watonwan counties. He was born in

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in 1835 and died in 1926. He served in the

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' 23rd and 24th legislative sessions from 1883 to 1887. He was succeeded by William R. Estes. Blackman came to Minnesota in 1863 and was a resident of Selma Township when he was elected in 1882.

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1835 births 1926 deaths Members of the Minnesota House of Representatives {{Minnesota-politician-stub