Legislator Details
Image Description:
Portrait of Charles T. Gorham scanned from Rep.Dist. 3 page previous to p.41.
Portrait of Charles T. Gorham scanned from Rep.Dist. 3 page previous to p.41.
Charles T. Gorham
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 46
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 5/29/1812
City: Danbury, CT
County: Fairfield County, CT
Country: US
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Marital Information:
Married Charlotte Eaton Hart 4/10/1839; children: 2 sons, 1 daughter
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion: Presbyterian
Military Service: Other
Occupation: businessman, banker
Race: Caucasian or White
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Biographical Sketch:
3rd son of William & Polly (Weed) Gorham. Of English descent. Raised in Oneonta, Otsego Co., NY. Moved to Marshall, MI in 1836. Major Gen. in the State Militia
Notable Facts:
Minister to the Hague 1870-1875; Assistant Secretary of the Interior under Chandler, 1876-1877. Assisted in the creation of the Republican party and has been a member ever since.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Militia, Asylum for Insane
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City of Residence: Marshall
County of Residence Calhoun
District: 13
District Description: Calhoun County
Date Elected: 11/2/1858
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1859
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Reason for Leaving Office: Chose not to run
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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