Legislator Details


Andrew Dorsey
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 51

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Birth
Date: 4/25/1786
City: Frederick, MD
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Death
Date: 4/12/1842
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Number of Children: 0


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Occupation: Farmer
Race: Caucasian or White

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Biographical Sketch:
Represented Calhoun County in 1838. Born in Frederick, MD., he settled in Lyons, NY. in 1800. He was a captain in the war of 1812. He settled in Homer, MI in 1836. He served as a justice in both New York and Michigan for 18 years before his death in 1842. He was a Democrat.

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Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Claims, State Prison , Banks and Incorporations
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City of Residence: Homer
County of Residence Calhoun
District: Calhoun
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Date Elected: 11/6/1837
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1838
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Bibliography:

Early History of Michigan. Bingham, p233.