Background
Knowlton, Eliot A. was born on September 10, 1844 in Wardsboro, Vermont, United States. Son of William and Electa Plimpton (Ramsdell) Knowlton.
Knowlton, Eliot A. was born on September 10, 1844 in Wardsboro, Vermont, United States. Son of William and Electa Plimpton (Ramsdell) Knowlton.
Removed with parents to Northfield, Minnesota, at age of 12. Educated Hamline U. 3 years.
Served in Company A, 7th Minnesota Volumes, in Civil War, 2 years 9 months Began as salesman J. D. Blake & Company, Rochester, Minnesota, 1868, admitted as partner, 1874, title changed to Leet & Knowlton, 1881, now Eliot A. Knowlton Company, of which is president. President Union National Bank, Rochester, since 1891. Also president Rochester Building & Loan Association, Rochester Loan & Trust Сompany.
Vice president Rochester Milling Company One of founders, and treasurer Southern Minnesota Fair Association 9 years. President Rochester City School Board 5 years.
The state should not use its authority to promote any particular religious belief. It should allow people practice their own religious convictions.
Christians with different approaches should be engaged with each other to discuss how the Bible should be applied to issues in our contemporary world.
Served in Company A, 7th Minnesota Volumes, in Civil War, 2 years 9 months Republican.
Married Ella R. Blake, March 4, 1873 (died 1925). Children: George Blake, Clarence Elliott.