Legislator Details


Adelbert R. Chapman
AKA:
Number of sessions served 3
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 38

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 2/24/1846
City: Ash Township, MI
County: Monroe County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 6/15/1924
City: Hillsdale, MI
County: Hillsdale County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 6/19/1924
City: Traverse City, MI
County: Grand Traverse County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oakwood Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Annette Maria Barnum, 4/23/1868, in Almena, Van Buren County, MI

Number of Children: 0

Background

Religion:
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: farmer, merchant, teacher, real estate, banker, manufacturer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Hiram Bostwick and Elizabeth (Chamberlain) Chapman. His family moved to Reading, MI in 1847. He left college in early 1864 to join Co. L, 11th Michigan Cavalry as a private. He was promoted to Quartermaster Sargeant before mustering out. He returned to school and taught, briefly. From 1867-79, he was engaged in mercantile efforts selling hardware and agricultural implements and banking. He also manufactured buffalo robes, coats and mittens and dealt in real estate, lumber, etc. He served as trustee and director of the union school, township superintendent of schools, school inspector and justice of the peace. He was living in Los Angeles, CA in 1910 and 1920.

Notable Facts:
Served in both chambers

Sessions Served:

Thirty-Fifth Legislature, 1889-1890
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Finance and Appropriations , Public Improvements, Rules and Joint Rules
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Reading
County of Residence Hillsdale
District: 6
District Description: Counties of Hillsdale and Jackson

Date Elected: 11/6/1888
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1889
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Thirty-Fourth Legislature, 1887-1888
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Liquor Traffic , State Affairs , Ways and Means
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Reading
County of Residence Hillsdale
District: Hillsdale 1
District Description: Township of Allen, Amboy, Cambria, Camden, Hillsdale, Litchfield, Reading and Woodbridge; city of Hillsdale in Hillsdale County

Date Elected: 11/2/1886
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1887
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Elected to the state senate for the 35th session.
Thirty-Third Legislature, 1885-1886
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Eastern Asylum for Insane , Fisheries, Reform School, Ways and Means
Postions Held:

City of Residence:
County of Residence Hillsdale
District: Hillsdale 1
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/4/1884
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1885
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

Manual 1885 p.158, 568; USCen 1880; 1900; 1910; 1920; Find-a-Grave.com; MIMar 1868-1925; Michiganology
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