David Olmsted | |
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| 1st President of the Minnesota Territorial Council | |
| In office September 4, 1849 – January 1, 1851 | |
| Preceded by | Office created (Samuel Burkleo as President pro tempore) |
| Succeeded by | David 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 by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | District eliminated |
| Mayor of Saint Paul, Minnesota | |
| In office 1854–1855 | |
| Preceded by | Office created (Bushrod Lott as Town President) |
| Succeeded by | Alexander Ramsey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 5, 1822 Fairfax, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | February 2, 1861 (aged 38) Franklin County, Vermont, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
David Olmsted (May 5, 1822 – February 2, 1861) was the fourth mayor of St. Paul, Minnesota and first president of the Minnesota Territorial Council.[1][2] He was a Democrat.