Legislator Details
Dr. Chauncey B. Goodrich
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 37
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 12/29/1819
City: Fowler, NY
County: Saint Lawrence County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 8/17/1879
City: Ganges Township, MI
County: Allegan County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Fennville, MI
County: Allegan County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Loomis Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Cornelia Shead, dau. of Orra and Nancy (Shipman) Shead; children: Henry Hannibal, Alice, Chauncey, Mary E. Julia and Arthur
Number of Children: 6
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: physician; farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
graduated from Woodstock (VT) Medical College, 1841
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Chauncey and Hannah (Brayton) Goodrich. He moved to Saugatuck in 1843 as its first physician. He served as supervisor, 1849; treasurer, 1869-70 and 1877.
Notable Facts:
He was the only doctor in Ganges township for several years.
One obit gives birth date and place as 9/12/1818 in Governeur, NY.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Public Lands , State Library
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Ganges
County of Residence Allegan
District: Allegan County
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/4/1856
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1857
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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