Legislator Details
Image Description:
Charles Draper portrait from Chapman(O) p.[264]
Charles Draper portrait from Chapman(O) p.[264]
Charles Draper
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 54
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/1/1812
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County:
Country: US
Death
Date: 4/23/1900
City: Midland, MI
County: Midland County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 4/24/1900
City: Pontiac, MI
County: Oakland County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery:
Marital Information:
married Mary E.; children: Charles Stuart, Ella, Warren, and William [or Willis]
Number of Children: 4
Background
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Military Service:
Occupation: lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Son of William and Eliza (Payne) Draper. Began practicing law 11/27/1838, in partnership with his father. He served as township clerk in 1836. Prosecuting attorney for Oakland Co., 1855-60
Notable Facts:
Born about 1812 in Massachusetts.
He was the first clerk of the courts under the State constitution, and held the position two years,-to 1838.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Judiciary , State Library , Asylum for Deaf, Dumb and Blind
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Pontiac
County of Residence Oakland
District: 5
District Description: County of Oakland.
Date Elected: 11/6/1866
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1867
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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