Legislator Details
Nathan H. Bitely
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Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 44
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Birth
Date: 1/22/1822
City: Moran NY
County: Saratoga County, NY
Country: US
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Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: lumber manufacturing; law;fruit farmer;
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Ballston Springs Law School
Biographical Sketch:
Moved to Paw Paw in 1851 and manufactured lumber many years. In the early days of the Republican Party, was a very forcible and able speaker. Never sought office and refused to serve when elected Prosecuting Attorney of Van Buren Co. He later consented to serve as State Senator in 1867. Elected again in 1868 but didn't take his seat until 1869.Later had a fruit farm and was president of the Lawton Pomological Society.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Internal Improvements, Federal Relations , Rules and Joint Rules
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City of Residence: Lawton
County of Residence Van Buren
District: 18
District Description: Van Buren County
Date Elected: 11/3/1868
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1869
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Internal Improvements, Asylum for Insane
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Lawton
County of Residence Van Buren
District: 18
District Description: County of Van Buren.
Date Elected: 11/6/1866
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1867
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
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