Background
Jefferson Parish Kidder was born on June 4, 1815 in Braintree, Vermont, United States.
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Jefferson Parish Kidder studied law in Montpelier.
Career
Jefferson Parish Kidder was admitted to the bar in 1839 and practiced at Braintree and West Randolph. In 1875 he resigned, having been elected the Dakota territory's delegate to the United States Congress. He served from March 4, 1875 - March 4, 1879. He was an unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1878, then was reappointed a justice of the territorial Supreme Court, where he served until his death in St. Paul.
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Jefferson Parish Kidder's son Lyman Kidder was a United States Cavalry 2nd lieutenant serving in the 2nd Cavalry under George Armstrong Custer, and was killed in action in what would be dubbed the Kidder massacre. Jefferson Kidder was also the grandfather to noted lawman and Arizona Ranger Jeff Kidder.
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October 2, 1883 (aged 68) -
Resting place
Oakland Cemetery, Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States -
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United States -
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Republican party
Career
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March 4, 1875 - March 3, 1879