David Olmsted

David Olmsted (May 5, 1822 February 2, 1861) was the fourth mayor of St. Paul, Minnesota and first president of the Minnesota Territorial Council. He was a Democrat.

David Olmsted
1st President of the Minnesota Territorial Council
In office
September 4, 1849  January 1, 1851
Preceded byOffice created (Samuel Burkleo as President pro tempore)
Succeeded byDavid B. Loomis
Member of the Minnesota Territorial Council from the 6th District
In office
September 3, 1849  January 6, 1852
Serving with William R. Sturgis
Preceded byOffice created
Succeeded byDistrict eliminated
Mayor of Saint Paul, Minnesota
In office
1854–1855
Preceded byOffice created
(Bushrod Lott as Town President)
Succeeded byAlexander Ramsey
Personal details
Born(1822-05-05)May 5, 1822
Fairfax, Vermont, U.S.
DiedFebruary 2, 1861(1861-02-02) (aged 38)
Franklin County, Vermont, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
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