George C. Chamberlain
George C. Chamberlain was a state representative, newspaper editor, and soldier from Jackson, Minnesota. He served a partial term in the 20th district of the Minnesota State House of Representatives and a full term in the 38th district.
Personal life
Chamberlain was born in Newbury, Vermont on February 24, 1837. He moved from Vermont to Jackson, Minnesota in August 1866. He worked as the editor of the Jackson Republic when he was first elected. In 1881, he moved to Mankato where he became partial owner of the Mankato Free Press. Chamberlain was a Presbyterian and a member of the Freemasons. As he aged, Chamberlain became blind. He died in Bradford, Vermont in November 1896.Education
Chamberlain was formally educated at Newbury Seminary in Vermont. He also received vocational education in the "printer's trade".Career
State legislature
Chamberlain ran for election in the 20th district, representing Cottonwood, Faribault, Jackson, Martin, Murray, Pipestone, and Rock counties, in 1870. He won the election; however, it was contested by his opponent A. L. Patchen. He served a portion of the session; however, it was determined that there was gross election fraud and Patchen was given the seat. He was preceded in this position by Michael E. L. Shanks.Chamberlain successfully ran for election in the 38th district in 1871. He served Cottonwood, Jackson, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, and Rock counties from 1872 to 1873. He served on the Joint Apportionment and Public Lands committees and was the chair of the Joint Printing committee. He was succeeded in his house seat by Stephen Miller, former Governor of Minnesota.